Cumann Lúthchleas Gael. Coiste Thír Eoghain An Chomhdháil Bhliantúil 2009

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1 Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Coiste Thír Eoghain An Chomhdháil Bhliantúil 2009 Dé Máirt, 15ú Nollaig 2009

2 Orduithe Seasaimh Don Comhdháil (STANDING ORDERS FOR CONVENTION) In order that the proceedings of the Convention be carried out without delay, the following Standing Orders will be observed: 1. The Proposer of a Resolution or of an Amendment thereto may speak for five minutes, but not more than five minutes. 2. A Delegate speaking to a Resolution or an Amendment must not exceed three minutes. 3. The Proposer of a Resolution or of an Amendment may speak a second time for three minutes before a vote is taken, but no other Delegate may speak a second time to the same Resolution or Amendment. 4. The Chairman may, at any time he considers a matter has been sufficiently discussed, call on the Proposer for a reply, and when that has been given a vote must be taken. 5. A Delegate may, with the consent of the Chairman, move that the question be now put, after which, when the Proposer has spoken, a vote must be taken. 6. Standing Orders shall not be suspended for the purpose of considering any matter not on the Clár, except by the consent of a majority equal to two-thirds of those present and voting. -2-

3 Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Coiste Thír Eoghain A Chara Tionólfár an Chomhdháil Bhliantúil de Chumann Lúthchleas Gael, Contae Thír Eoghain sa Bhaile na Mhóna (Cumann Naomh Maolmhaodhóg) ar an Máirt 15ú Nollaig 2009 ag tosnu ar 7.30 i.n. Mise, le fíor-mheas Damhnaic Mac Eochaidh Rúnaí CLÁR 1. Amhrán na bhfiann. 2. Miontuairiscí na Chomhdhála deireadh (2008). 3. Ag éirí as na miontuairiscí. 4. Glacadh de horduithe Seasaimh. 5. Tuarascála na bpáirceanna - An Omaigh Oileán a Ghuail Dún Geanainn 6. Tuarascáil an Rúnaí. 7. Tuarascála na Fo-Choisti. 8. An Cuntas Airgeadais. 9. Oráid an Chathaoirligh. 10. Na Rúin. 11. Togchán an Choiste don bhliain Dúnadh na Chomhdhála

4 1.0 Miontuairiscí na Chomhdhala 2008 An Chomhdháil Bhliantúil de Chumann Lúthchleas Gael, Contae Thír Eoghain took place in The Ryandale, Moy on Tuesday 16 th December Pádraig Ó Dorchai (Cathaoirleach) presided with the following attendance: Cuthbert Ó Donnaile, Dónal Mag Aoidh, Séamas Mac Domhnaill, Micheál Ó hairmhí, Micheál Mac Gualraic, Liam Mac Niallais, Ciarán Mac Aodha, Micheál Mac Eochaidh, Cathal Ó Dalaigh, Breandán Ó hearcáin, Damán Ó hairmhí, Ciarán Mac Lochlainn, and Damhnaic Mac Eochaidh. An Apology was noted from: Gerry McGinn. Club Co. Committee Member Delegate(s) Achadh Lú Mickey Muldoon Martin McCarron Joseph McCaughey Achadh Uí Arain Liam Lynch Patrick McSorley Patrick McSorley Ard Bó Kevin Teague Eochar Bernie McGirr Aloysius Hackett Brian McCaughey Bearach Micheál Mac Cana Barry Conroy Pat McCartan Bruach Áille Paddy Gervain Stephen McHugh Brocach Martin O Neill (proxy) Ciaran McCloskey An Charraig Mhór Sean Daly Sean Kerr Caisleán na Deirge John Harper John McGoldrick Clann na ngael James O Neill Adrian Conway Clochar Sean McElroy Seán Mac Eochaidh Louise McKenna Cluain Eo Mel Taggart Seamus Ó Treasaigh Joe McCabe Oileán a Ghuail Shane Dorrity Gerald McStravock An Corra Chríochach Adrian Scullin Frank Doire Lochain Joey McLernon Aidan O Hagan Doire Treasc Packie O Neill Cathal Hagan Eamon O Hagan Domhnach Mór Patsy Hetherington Pauric Gallagher Deargais Brian O Kane Chris O Kane An Droim Mór Seamus McNabb Paul McCaffrey Droim Caoin Seamus McGale E McLaughlin Droim Ratha Michelle Cox Cathal McLaughlin Dún Geanainn Paul Doris John Gill Eadán na dtorc Aidan Currie Plunkett Donnelly Peter O Connor Eaglais Orla Daly Donal McAnnallen E. R. Uí Néill Gerry Casey Sarah-Jane Kelly Joe Hegarty Aireagal Chiaráin Sean McKenna Tommy Traynor Eamon Lynch Eiscreach Joe Marlow Seamus Arkinson Fionntamhnach Greg McMullan Dessie Campbell Eamon McCann Gallbhaile Joe Cassidy Gleann Eallaigh Eunan Lindsay Cahal Kearney Goirtín Gabriel Treanor Gerard Bradley Brian Doherty -4--

5 Club Co. Committee Member Delegate(s) An Caisleán Glas Perry McCrory Pat Clarke Cill Dreasa Mark Conway Cill Íseal Milo Skeffington Gerard Donaghy Damian Hamill Coill an Chlochair Niall McKenna Cill na mbán John O Hagan Loch Mhic Ruairí Baile na Móna Paul Quinn An Mhaigh Peter Duffy Colin Mackle Mary Daly An Baile Nua Aidan Maguire Roisin Falconer Maureen McSorley An Omaigh John McElholm Oliver O Neill Cabhán a Chaortainn Sean Hurson John McNamee Jane Woods An Charraig Dominic Murphy Pat McCourt Brendan Bradley An Chraobh Declan Laverty An Srath Ban An Taite Riabhach Aodhán Ó hearcáin Sean Darcy Niall Darcy Trí Leac Dermot McCaughey Urnaí Ryan O Neill Gerard McGill An Charraig Mhór (H) Declan Bennett Peter Kerr Dún Geanainn (H) Tomás Colton Ciaran Coyle Naomh Colum Cille (H) Seoirse Ó Bróin Joe O Neill Na Seamroga (H) Tony Fawl Gaeil Chameoghain (H) Owen Roe O Neill Coiste na Liathróid Laimhe Amhrán na bhfiann 2.0 The National Anthem was sung by Gerard Cunningham accompanied by Pat Casey. Fáilte 3.0 Club Chairman, Michael Kavanagh addressed Convention and welcomed all delegates to the Moy. He acknowledged the highly successful year that was enjoyed by Tyrone s football teams and referred to the pride of the Moy club in providing so many outstanding players to the these teams had also been an enjoyable year for the Club when it had celebrated its Centenary and had won the Division 2 football League on the previous weekend. In conclusion he wished every success to the Convention in its deliberations during the evening. Miontuairiscí The Minutes of the 2007 Convention were adopted on the proposal of G McMullan and seconded by P Doris. Standing Orders 5.0 On the proposal of A Gilmore, Standing Orders were adopted, and were seconded by J Marlow. -5-

6 6.0 County Grounds Accounts and Balance Sheets The Treasurer presented the Accounts for Healy Park Omagh; these indicated a total income of and an expenditure of providing an operating loss of for the year. In response to a query from S Kerr, the Cisteoir informed the meeting that the increase in wages of was due to an increase in the weekly hours of the Groaunds Manager, together with payments made to a further two groundsmen for work undertaken in preparation for the major inter-county games and the County s finals The Accounts as presented for O Neill Park Dungannon indicated a total income of 3690 and an expenditure of The Accounts provided for Fr Campbell Park Coalisland showed an expenditure of 4673 and an income of 900. All of the County Grounds Accounts were adopted on the proposal of S Arkinson, seconded by S McElroy. 7.0 Secretary s Report Commenting on the under-performance of the County s Senior Hurling team J Treacy suggested that an additional contributory factor, apart from those referred to by the Rúnaí, arose from a rule change that took place at Congress a few years ago. This rule permitted weaker counties to bring in up to five players from other counties and this would seem to be to the detriment of Tyrone and other such counties; weaker counties in Connacht (where one county made use of 4 players from Galway and 1 from Kilkenny) and Leinster seemed to benefit from the rule change for the later part of the championships and Cup competitions. J Treacy thought that a motion should possibly be submitted to Congress in the name of the County Committee to have the Rule in question amended or set aside. Referring to the Players Injury Scheme, K Teague stated that the Ardboe Club had received payment for 9 injured players during the past year; the Irish Star had carried erroneous information in a recent issue. As there were no further questions or comments, the Cathaoirleach expressed appreciation to Damhnaic Mac Eochaidh on his detailed and comprehensive Report. The Secretary s Report was adopted on the proposal of T Colton which was seconded by G Bradley. 8.0 Sub-Committee Reports Speaking on the Report of the Culture sub-committee, D Magee hoped that there would now be an appropriate response from Clubs to the findings of the audit that he undertook on the Irish language earlier in the year. P Doris proposed a vote of thanks to the Culture sub-committee and its Cathaoirleach for the successful work that it had undertaken in Arising from the Report of the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Programme, C Donnelly congratulated all Clubs that now have a drugs and alcohol policy in place, and he took the opportunity to remind all Clubs of a forthcoming meeting relating to the implementation of the ASAP policy P McCartan stated that his Club was very disappointed with the manner in which an application to be submitted to Ulster Council from the Development Committee had been delayed for several weeks without any explanation. -6-

7 In reference to the Report from the CCC, G McMullan expressed disappointment that Division 3 of the adult league had not been completed, due to games not being of importance to relegation and promotion issues. Speaking on the Report of the PR/Marketing Committee, P Darcy indicated that due to the significantly heavy workload and the very tight timeframe involved in the production of programmes for all adult championship matches, the practice would not be continued in 2009; in future, programmes would only be provided for semifinals and finals. J Treacy requested that the incoming Coiste Bainistí would consider the status of some subcommittees with a view to defining their roles and memberships, and if necessary making amendments to the County s Bye-laws. The Sub-Committee Reports were adopted on the proposal of G McMullan which was seconded by B McCaughey. Treasurer s Report 9.0 Total income for the financial year amounted to 1,481,529 and total expenditure was 1,377,669 indicating an operational surplus of 103,860. The Balance sheet showed Current Assets valued at 1,110,247 and Current Liabilities of 1,555,685 giving a net figure of 445,438. In a response to a query from J Treacy, the Cisteoir stated that the decrease in income to Club Tyrone was due to a number of factors including, (a) a number of events not having taken place during the year such as, a Gala Banquet, a local Golf Classic, a Members Recruitment event, a Ceili in Belfast, (b) some loss of contact with members due to the retirement of some of last year s committee. P Darcy thought that the committee had done very well this year considering that it was an almost new committee, and taking account of the difficult economic situation that existed in M Harvey explained that the Team Administration sum of 56,548 included an amount for complimentary tickets provided to the minor and senior teams as they participated in championship matches, all of which were all-ticket events; there was a further amount included for the provision of dress for the two teams on their participation in the All-Ireland Finals. A number of delegates expressed concern that the County s liabilities are in excess of its assets, with the general opinion being presented that, since it would be difficult in the present economic climate to increase income, it would be essential that everybody would have to reduce spending in the year ahead, and this would apply particularly to the County s teams. In response to a query from P McCartan relating to current debtors, the Treasurer explained that of the 115,264 much had been received after the end of the financial year, including monies from Croke Park and from County Sponsors. G Bradley was highly critical of the very small amount of grant-aid allocated by the Ulster Council and Central Council to Tyrone during the past six years for the physical development work that had been undertaken; he thought that other counties had received much greater amounts when carrying out similar or even lesser projects. The Treasurer s Report was adopted on the proposal of E Lindsay which was seconded by J Marlow Oraid an Chathaoirligh 10.0 Mar cathaorleach Coiste Chontae Thir Eoghain I am very honoured to be addressing our 2008 Convention in the home of Moy Tir na Og. I thank the Moy club for their hospitality and congratulate them on reaching the historic landmark of 100 years promoting Gaelic Games and Irish culture in Moy parish. -7-

8 2008 will go down in the annals of Tyrone GAA as an historic year. Winning the All Ireland Senior and Minor titles for the first time, the only Ulster county to do so, was a magnificent achievement. We are living through a golden age of the GAA in Tyrone. A question I have frequently been asked is What is the secret of Tyrone s success? The answer to that question can be found in Joseph Martin s excellent history of the GAA in Tyrone - The Long Road to Glory. Throughout the past year the world watched as America elected its first black President. The struggle of African Americans can be likened to a hurdles race. Generation after generation jumped hurdles to achieve rights and equality. All Barach Obama had to do was jump the last hurdle and sprint to the finishing line, which he did successfully. Tyrone are successful because previous generations of Gaels jumped hurdles to keep the GAA alive. They did so because they had a vision and sense of purpose driven by a love of Gaelic games; a love of Irish culture, a love of family, parish and community. The bond which held it all together was a love of club and county. In return the GAA gave them a sense of place and a strong identity. They knew who they were, they knew where they come from and they know where they were going. Tonight we stand together on the eve of the 125 anniversary of club and the 40th anniversary of Scor, with Tyrone at the very top of the GAA. Next year we will celebrate these landmarks and give thanks to all the gaels, past and present, who brought us to this level. History teaches us that the success of the GAA is dependent on each generation playing their part so as to hand the club and county to the next generation in better shape than what was inherited. Different times bring different challenges. We know that getting to the top is difficult but staying there is even more difficult. Our county teams, schools and colleges have brought us many successes. The challenge to our generation is to build on those successes. The county committee is committed to building first class facilities for future generations. Towards this end we have purchased 40 acres of land in Garvaghy to provide a quality centre for training, coaching, games development and county administration. This is a big project. It will challenge all of us over the next few years. We are a big people with ambition to keep Tyrone at the top. This project will help us do that. Discipline continues to be a major area of concern for our Association. I condemn the ugly scenes which marred this year s county final. These incidents tarnish our games. A disciplinary system which allows serious offenders to continue playing or coaching until their right to a hearing is implemented does as much damage to the image of our games as the original offence. This is not the individual s fault. The legalistic minds of the authors of our disciplinary procedures have placed the rights of the individual above the well being of our games. We have in place a system which encourages individuals to challenge sanctions through hearings, appeals and submissions to quasi judicial bodies. It is no longer about sportsmanship and taking your medicine. Appeal! Appeal! Appeal! is the new mantra. All of us need to take a step back and assert it s our games, stupid! The new year will see the introduction of experimental disciplinary rules for the National League and ancillary cups. I see no merit in this experiment. Referees have all the powers they need to deal with infringements of playing rules. If there is a problem with referees not applying the rules we need to ask why? Introducing new cards and sanctions is not the solution. The authority of the referee has been undermined by a plethora of procedures biased in favour of the offender. Subjecting referees decisions to the scrutiny, analysis and interrogation of committees and quasi judicial bodies discourages referees from making hard calls during an instant of play. Referees need a support system commensurate with their responsibilities. The absence of such a support system is also impacting on our ability to recruit and retain referees. -8-

9 Our Association must reinvent the disciplinary system to give back power to the referee. We need a system which keeps referees out of the committee rooms and committees out of refereeing. A culture which accepts sanctions as opposed to a culture which challenges sanction is paramount. The traditional suspension by time is not standardised. It is the source of many hearings and appeals. A committee in one part of our Association may issue a nine months ban but the same offence in another part of the Association may result in a six month ban. A few days or weeks later another committee may reduce these bans by 50 per cent. In this scenario which committee is right? Anecdotal evidence indicates offenders seek hearings, not necessarily to overrule the offence, but to gain a reduction in time. In many cases this is successful as seen in high profile cases in Kerry, Derry and Tyrone. A pragmatic approach would suggest we shift from judgemental decision making to fixed penalties. Time suspensions should be replaced by match bans. Red card offences would carry a standardised fixed penalty of match bans, the number related to the nature of the offence. The accumulation of single yellow cards should also lead to match bans. No automatic right to hearings or appeals against card offences would be allowed unless there is evidence of a miscarriage of justice. Moving the emphasis on discipline to the field of play will challenge referees, coaches, players and administrations to focus on the sources and causes of indiscipline. We lack a data base on issues such as referee and player interactions, gamesmanship, cynical fouling, bad language, verbal abuse, frustration levels and inconsistencies in the application of playing rules; anger management and loss of control. The presentation and perception of refereeing is important. Perceptions vary from the silent authoritative referee to the verbose whistler who can be heard all over the pitch. In between there is an over reliance on hand signals and body language as a means of communication. Improving the refereeõs verbal communication with players can reduce frustration and promote discipline. Referees should let players know loud and clear why they are being penalised. Team captains should also be allowed to communicate with referees. Introducing a pragmatic approach to discipline is not rocket science. It s the way in other sports. Referees deal with discipline on the field of play, players know why they are being penalised and players and coaches accept responsibility for their actions. We must move in this direction it s our games, stupid! I pay tribute to all sections of the community for their tolerance of the many flags and bunting displayed across Tyrone to celebrate our All Ireland success. I acknowledge the criticism from a small number of politicians but even they will accept that flags were erected and removed in an orderly and timely fashion. The visit of the Minister for Culture Arts and Leisure to the St. Brigid s Club in Belfast was a significant step forward in recognising the GAA. However it was disappointing when he took two steps back with his subsequent criticism of the Association. Linking these two issues was an error of judgement on his part. The Minister reverted to the same old broken record syndrome regarding the naming of trophies, clubs and grounds after individuals who he alleges were involved in violence. The Minister fails to understand the GAA is deeply rooted in real world communities who place importance on remembering significant historical figures. GAA communities are proud of these traditions and no amount of shouting from the sidelines will change this reality. In the perfect Ireland all names and places would be community friendly. Unfortunately our shared history dictates otherwise. If we can live with the Craigavons, Mountjoys, Kings, Queens, Windsors and Royal Victorias, then I would ask the Minister to tolerate the Casements, Wolf Tones, Kevin Barrys, Pearses, Sam Maguire and the Clarkes. I share with the Minister his concern with improving community relations through sport and culture but I disagree that this can best be done by highlighting our differences. We must respect our differences and seek common ground, we can point to positives such as the sharing of Croke Park and give support to the outreach programmes initiated by the Ulster Council with the establishment of the first cross community hurling team in Belfast. -9-

10 The GAA is committed to inclusivity and are working hard to promote cross community initiatives. In this context I had no difficulty in committing Tyrone GAA to the cross community Respect programme in partnership with BACTIV. This programme aims to encourage children from different backgrounds to respect each other. Regardless of the efforts by the GAA to reach out, our games continue to be excluded from the sports curriculum of state schools which are predominately Protestant. My Unionist friends tell me there would be no point because young unionists have no wish to play Gaelic Games. My answer to that comment begins with a question - How do you know if you do not give them the choice? In concluding, I thank all those involved with our County administration for their excellent work during the year. I pay tribute to all the coaches and managers of our successful County and College teams. I thank our clubs for the excellent services they provide to their communities and I congratulate all the winners of our competitions including Scor winners. I express my sympathies to all the families who lost loved ones during the year. Finally I am sure all of you will join with me in our support of the Edendork and Cookstown clubs for the damage caused to their property Motions Motion 1 was proposed by D McAnallen on behalf of Eglish who stated that its purpose was to give recognition to the role of the team manager by awarding a medal in the event of his team winning a Provincial or All-Ireland Championship. This had been done in 2008 for the senior All-Ireland winners further to a decision of Ard Chomhairle, and this motion, if passed would simply extend the practice to other grades of championship winners. The motion was seconded by S Donaghy. P Doris, who was not opposed to the motion, did have a difficulty with the award of medals to managers, since he considered they all may not be the pure people that they used to be. Decision: Motion was passed. In proposing Motion 2 on behalf of Clogher, L McKenna said that currently suspensions were imposed for breaches of discipline on the basis of a time period and this was unfair because there were different numbers of scheduled fixtures at specific times in a playing season. By introducing a number of matches as part of the penalty in addition to the time periods, this unfairness in the punishments could be redressed. The motion was seconded by S McCaughey. S Donaghy opposed the motion on the grounds that a suspension of up to 48 matches could end a player s career. Also opposing the motion P McCartan said that if a player from his Club were to be suspended for 8 games in championship, he would never play in the competition again. E Lindsay spoke in favour of the motion saying that if a player struck a referee on two occasions then he should never play again. Decision: Motion was withdrawn. D McAnallen proposed Motion 3 on behalf of Eglish. He thought that the body giving consideration to the eligibility of motions for Congress should not include members of the unit that was responsible for submitting the motions. Therefore he was proposing the removal of the Uachtarán and the Ard Stiúrthóir from this committee since they were both members of Ard Chomhairle and this body can and does submit motions to Congress. M Conway seconded the motion said that persons sitting in judgment on the eligibility of motions should not have a vested interest in the motions. Summarising, D McAnallen pointed out that this motion was introducing the same principle to the motions committee as now applied in all disciplinary matters. Decision: Motion was passed. On behalf of Strabane C McLaughlin proposed Motion 4 which was introducing a further assistant secretary to the CCC to deal with the appointment of referees for youth games. In the past year it had been necessary to co-opt a member to the CCC to cope with the workload. -10-

11 L McKenna seconded the motion. Decision: Motion was passed. Motion 5 was proposed by C McLaughlin on behalf of Strabane, who felt there was a need for an input to the Hurling Development Committee from the CCC with regard to fixtures. A Harkin seconded the motion. Decision: Motion was passed. Motion 6 was proposed by C McLaughlin on behalf of Strabane. The purpose of the motion was to formalise the position of the Alcohol and Substance Awareness Programme (ASAP) subcommittee and to define its membership. L McKenna seconded the motion. Decision: Motion was passed. On behalf of Strabane C McLaughlin proposed Motion 7 which was intended to allow teams with small numbers to combine to form an independent team, without the need to combine teams at all levels. L McKenna seconded the motion. P McCartan was of the opinion that the motion as written was far too vague and should be taken back for re-wording. J Treacy thought that this motion was already included as part of a Rule in the Official Guide. Decision: Motion was withdrawn. Tommy Traynor proposed Motion 8 on behalf of Errigal Ciaran. He said that there was widespread feeling that the inter-county championships were too protracted with the result that Club football was suffering. Somebody needs to take a lead on this issue and this was a first step in having the issue raised for discussion throughout the Association. S McKenna seconded the motion. Speaking in support of the motion S McNabb was of the opinion that if the motion was passed, it would avoid the club championship within the county being played off in a period of 4-5 weeks. Dermot McCaughey spoke in favour of the motion saying that both player welfare and club welfare were issues to be taken account of in the case of successful Club players. P McCartan thought that by not making any reference to hurling in the motion it would be ruled out of order if it went forward from this Convention. Dominic McCaughey pointed out that as the motion stood it would be ruled out of order since it made no reference to Rules 123 and 125 which related to the issue under consideration. While it appeared that there was much support for the motion from the delegates, there needed to be some mechanism found to redraft it so that it would at least be placed on the Congress Clár for consideration. Decision: With agreement from Errigal Ciaran, the Cathaoirleach ruled that the motion be redrafted and brought forward by the County Committee to Congress. Motion 9 was proposed by G Bradley on behalf of Gortin. The purpose of this motion was to find a means of raising the issues of pay for play and the International Rules Series at Congress. G Treanor seconded the motion. Speaking in favour of the motion M Conway said that the motion grasps the nettle. If passed it doesn t allow our players to get paid or to play against players who get paid, such as the AFL players when playing International Rules games. Decision: Motion was passed Recommendations 12.0 Recommendation 1 was proposed by D Magee on behalf of Killyclogher. He said that the Association should not be employing professional artistes to entertain our supporters at games and other functions when we have outstanding talented people within the Association who would provide entertainment in a voluntary capacity. A Harkin seconded the recommendation. Decision: Recommendation was passed and to be forwarded to Ulster Convention

12 Recommendations 2, 3, 4, 5 were referred to the incoming CCC for its consideration. Recommendations 6 and 7 were referred to the incoming Management Committee for its consideration. Recommendation 8 was proposed by M Conway representing Kildress. He said his Club was opposed to the International Rules Series and that it has had its time; it is only a junket supported in the main by those who travel to Australia every second year. B Harkin explained that at last week s Central Council meeting he had raised the issue of motions to Congress and by him alone speaking on the matter, there couldn t be unanimous support for it. J Treacy pointed out that the previous speaker could have the matter discussed at Central Council by submitting a Notice of Motion and the issue would then have to be debated. B Harkin agreed with this. G Bradley said it would be better to send our players to Australia to play our games and he wouldn t then be worried about losing players to the AFL or the costs involved. P McCartan suggested that by passing this motion now and putting it forward to Congress, we would have a very weak case since the International Rules Series has already been agreed for 2009; he thought it would be preferable to oppose its continuation after 2009 when a stronger case could be made. M Conway rejected this suggestion and proceeded to read out a list of players from Ireland that have gone to play in the AFL; the formal relationship between the GAA and the AFL was facilitating this. T Colton agreed with the sentiments of the recommendation and thought that compensation should be obtained for the Clubs and the Schools that had coached our players who had joined the AFL. He also pointed out that no player from the GAA had been selected for an Australian Club on the basis of his representation for Ireland in the International Rules Series. Decision: Recommendation was passed. Recommendation 9 was withdrawn by D Magee on behalf of Killyclogher. M Conway proposed Recommendation 10 on behalf of Kildress and said that where he came from there was only one GAA, and has been only one for 125 years; its structures were tried and tested and the GAA did not exclude anyone. G Bradley thought that there was no need to give recognition to the GPA since its members are all members of the GAA and as such every member has a voice and a right to have their say via their Club. There should be no special groups within the GAA. T Colton was of the opinion that Rule 20 Allegiance, was meaningless as demonstrated by the GAA allowing members of the PSNI and the British Army to become members, when their allegiance was clearly to the British Crown. Decision: Recommendation was passed. Recommendation 11 was referred to the incoming CCC for its consideration Election of Officers The Cathaoirleach declared all positions vacant. Pat Darcy and Dominic McCaughey were proposed and seconded as Chairman and Secretary for the election of the new Committee. Voting Strength was established as 128. Results of the Election were as follows: -12-

13 Cathaoirleach: Pádraig Ó Dorchai (Unopposed) Leas-Cathaoirleach: Ciarán Mac Lochlainn (Unopposed) Rúnaí Cúnta: Micheál Mac Eochaidh (Unopposed) Cisteoir: Micheál Ó hairmhí (Unopposed) Cisteoir Cúnta: Séamas Mac Domhnaill (Unopposed) Ball Árd Chomhairle: Breandán Ó hearcáin (Unopposed) Baill Chomhairle Uladh: Cuthbert Ó Donnaile (Unopposed) Liam Mac Niallais (Unopposed) Oifigeach Forbartha: Cathal Ó Dálaigh (Unopposed) Oifigeach na nóg: Ciarán Mac Aodha (Unopposed) Oifigeach Cultur & Teanga: Dónal Mag Aoidh (Unopposed) Oifigeach Oiliúna: Éanna Mac Giolla Phádraig (Unopposed) Oifigeach Caidreamh Poiblí: Damán Ó hairmhí (Unopposed) 13.5 Club Representatives on County Committee Michael Muldoon (Achadh Lú), Liam Lynch (Achadh Uí Aráin), (Ard Bó), Bernie McGirr (Eochar), Michael McCann (An Bearach), John Talbot (An Bruach Áille), Martin O Neill (An Brocach), Sean Daly (An Charraig Mhór), Aiden Rushe (Caisleán na Deirge), James O Neill (Clann na ngael), Sean McElroy (An Clochar), Mel Taggart (Cluain Eo), Shane Dorrity (Oileán a Ghuail), Adrian Scullin (An Chorra Chriochach), Joey McLernon (Doire Locháin), Packie O Neill (Doire Treasc), Patsy Hetherington (An Domhnach Mór), Liam Strain (Deargais), Barry Campbell (An Droim Mhór), Seamus McGale (Droim Caoin), Cathal McLaughlin (An Droim Ratha), Paul Doris (Dún Geanainn), Aiden Currie (Éadan na dtorc), Cathal Daly (Eaglais), Sean McKenna (Aireagal Chiaráin), Gerry Casey (E. R. Uí Néill), Joe Marlow (Eiscreach), Gregory McMullan (Fionntamhnach), Joe Cassidy (An Gallbhaile), Eunan Lindsay (Gleann Eallaigh), Gabriel Treanor (An Goirtín), Perry McCrory (An Caisleán Glas), Kieran Kelly (Cill Dreasa), Milo Skeffington (Cill Íseal), Niall McKenna (Coill an Chlochair), John O Hagan (Cill na mban), Seamus Mullan (Loch Mhic Ruairí), Paul Quinn (Baile na Móna), Peter Duffy (An Mhaigh), Aidan Maguire (An Baile Nua), (An Omaigh), Sean Hurson (Cabhán a Chaortainn), Dominic Murphy (An Charraig), Declan Laverty (An Chraobh), Aodhán Harkin (An Srath Ban), Gerard McGinn (An Taite Riabhach), Dermot McCaughey (Trí Leac), Ryan O Neill (Urnaí), Thomas Colton (Eoghan Ruadh), Declan Bennett (Éire Óg), Seamus McDonald (Naomh Colum Cille), Owen Roe O Neill (Gaeil na Ceapach), Michael McGlinchey (Na Seamroga). -13-

14 Introduction Ar fud na tíre sa bhliain 2009 ceiliúradh cothrom 125 bliana ó bunaíodh Cumann Lúthchleas Gael le clár fairsing d imeachtaí speisialta faoi choimirce achan aonad den Chumann. Mar chomhartha ómóis do sheaimpíní reatha uileéireann sa pheil, tugadh cuireadh do Thír Eoghain bheith páirteach sa chéad imeacht oifigiúil ar an 31ú lá d Eanáir, mar atá, an cluiche NFL in éadán Bhaile Átha Cliath i bpáirc an Chróchaigh. Imríodh an cluiche seo, ar fhreastail mórshlua de chorradh agus 80,000 air, faoi thuilsoilse agus bhí taispeántas iontach de thinte ealaíne ina dhiaidh taobh istigh agus mórthimpeall na staide iomráití. Bhí gach club páirteach in ócáid eile faoi leith - Lá na gclub, Dé Domhnaigh an 10ú lá de Bhealtaine. Níor ceadaíodh aon chluiche oifigiúil ar an dáta sin sa dóigh is go mbeadh na clubanna in ann cuireadh a thabhairt dá mbaill teacht le chéile i gcibé slí a shíl siad bheith fóirsteanach dá bpobal féin. D éirigh thar barr leis an réiteach seo. Maidir le cúrsaí spóirt, bhain Tír Eoghain Craobh Uladh sa pheil shinsearach den 12ú ham. Bhain an fhoireann sinsearach iománaíochta Corn tionscantach Lory Meagher agus bhí an bua ag na hiománaithe faoi 18 mbliana i gcraobh na héireann (Roinn C). Two Tyrone schools continued their dominance of the Ulster Colleges competitions to the end of the decade; St. Patrick s Academy Dungannon and CBS Omagh contested the St Patrick s Day MacRory Cup final in Healy Park; the Academy won this competition, as well as the Rannafast Cup and the Corn na nóg, while CBS Omagh were victorious in the McCormack Cup. Another remarkable year! In the Vocational Schools competitions Holy Trinity reached the semifinal of the Markey Cup and were finalists in the U14 McDevitt Cup, as were St Ciaran s Ballygawley in the U16 Arthurs Cup. The Dean McGuirc school in Carrickmore won the only Ulster Vocational Schools title for the county in 2009 at U16 level in hurling. The adult championships in football were won by Newtownstewart (Junior), Cookstown (Intermediate) and Dromore (Senior), and the hurling titles went to the east of the county, to Dungannon (Senior) and Naomh Colum Cille (Junior). At Youth level there was a complete sweep for the St Enda s Club that won the U21, U18, U16 and Feile U14 championships in 2009 a magnificent achievement. Tyrone had the privilege of hosting the provincial Féile na ngael for the second successive year; having staged the event in Carrickmore in 2008, this U14 hurling festival moved to Dungannon this year, where the Eoghan Ruadh Club were the main hosts for a most enjoyable event with record numbers of participants in attendance. On the development front, Tyrone s proposed Administrative and Training Centre at Garvaghey was granted full planning permission with the first sod being cut by the County Chairman on Monday 9 th March. In February, the St Dympna s club in Dromore officially opened its new third generation floodlit pitch to which the Uachtarán na héireann, Mary McAleese later paid a visit. In Scor, Coill an Chlochair kept the Tyrone culture flag flying with two Ulster titles at senior level, for its Novelty Act and its Ballad Group. So, as we come to the close of the first decade of the new century, we can reflect on what has been the most successful ten years on the playing fields in our county s history, when our teams won a staggering 27 major football titles; the list reads as follows: 3 All-Ireland Senior Championships , 2005, All-Ireland Minor Championships , 2004, All-Ireland U21 Championships , National Leagues , Ulster Senior Championships , 2003, 2007, Ulster U21 Championships , 2001, 2002, 2003, Ulster Minor Championships , 2003, 2004, 2007, Dr McKenna Cups , 2005, 2006 Can the next decade be as successful for Tyrone? Why not? -14-

15 Club Competitions Football Provincial/All-Ireland Championships In the concluding stages of the 2008 Ulster Club championship, Tyrone s Intermediate representatives defeated Fermanagh s Erne Gaels in Enniskillen to secure a place in the Ulster Final. In a close-fought encounter played under floodlights in Armagh on 29 th November, Trillick defeated the Derry champions Greenlough on a scoreline of 0-08 to 0-07, and were crowned Ulster champions. In the All-Ireland semifinal, Trillick came up against a combination side, St Michael s / Foilmore, representing Kerry and Munster but lost by a seven-point margin in Portlaoise. County Championships The 2009 Club Championships sponsored by W J Dolan Construction commenced on Friday 1 st May with a double bill in the Intermediate grade followed by the Senior competition on 7 th May featuring Aghyaran against Killyclogher. In the opening round there were victories for Ardboe, Carrickmore, Errigal, Galbally, Killyclogher, Omagh, Trillick and Dromore (following a replay), but all had to wait until the second weekend of September for the quarterfinals. At this stage Dromore required a further replay to dispose of Errigal Ciaran, while Killyclogher, Ardboe and Carrickmore defeated Galbally, Omagh and Trillick respectively. In the semifinals Ardboe had a single point victory against Killyclogher and Dromore easily dismissed Carrickmore s challenge, to set up an intriguing final on 18 th October in Healy Park Omagh. This turned out to be one of the best senior football finals of the past decade; Dromore, appearing in a third successive final were in almost total control in the first half and probably should have led by more than their three points at the interval. However, Ardboe were a transformed team in the second half and led by five points with fifteen minutes remaining; but, Dromore s vast experience was put to good advantage in the closing stages as they clawed their way back, and when Ardboe conceded a penalty in added time, Dromore captain Colm McCullagh grabbed the opportunity and also the championship on a scoreline of 1-14 to The O Neill Cup was returning to Dromore for the second time in three years. In the Intermediate first round there were victories for Eskra, Stewartstown, Killeeshil, Cookstown, Gortin, Derrylaughan, Greencastle and Moortown after a replay. Gortin and Greencastle both required replays to reach the semifinals while Cookstown and Eskra were also successful in the quarterfinals. Gortin and Cookstown arrived comfortably in the county final at the expense of Eskra and Greencastle, with Cookstown collecting the Paddy Cullen Cup for the third time having last been in possession of it in1964. The Fr Rock s Club completed a highly successful season by adding the Division 2 League trophy to their collection. The Junior Championship commenced on 24 th May with a preliminary encounter between Dungannon and Drumragh that was won by the former; the first-round winners were Clogher, Brocagh, Drumquin, Fintona, Brackaville, Castlederg, Newtownstewart and Dungannon after a replay against Glenelly. Following further victories against Castlederg and Fintona, Brocach reached the Junior final where they met Newtownstewart who had defeated Drumquin and then Dungannon in the semifinal. The St Eugene s team won the final on a scoreline of 2-08 to 0-11, adding to their two previous victories in 1951 and 1995, and gaining promotion to Intermediate level for Congratulations is extended to the teams, the managers and the Clubs of Dromore St Dympna s, Cookstown Fr Rock s and Newtownstewart St Eugene s on their championship successes in The curtain-raiser in Healy Park on County Finals day was the Juvenile Grade 1 final, featuring the home club St Enda s against Cookstown Fr Rock s, which ended all square; in the replay, Omagh were in devastating form and ran out easy winners to complete the championship and league double. As well as participating in the senior football final, Ardboe had their senior championship-winning team and management from 1984 honoured in Healy Park, with members being individually introduced and presented with a special commemorative medal by the County Chairman. -15-

16 As has now become traditional in Tyrone, the top Primary Schools young footballers, selected from the 3,500 boys and girls that attended Tyrone s Summer Camps during 2009 displayed their skills in a number of mini-games in the interval between the two major finals. Thanks is due to Anne Daly, Games Development Manager and her assistants for the organisation of the these mini-games which mean so much to the young players of the future and their families. Musical entertainment during the afternoon in Healy Park was provided by the 2009 Scór winners from the Castlederg and Derrytresk Clubs, and Amhrán na bhfiann was sung by Kate McCusker, also a Scór champion, of the Omagh St Enda s Club. I extend thanks to the Culture Committee led by Donal Magee for their organisation of this excellent entertainment, and also to St Patrick s Pipe Band for leading the senior teams parade prior to the throw-in. A special feature of this year s county finals was a 125 th Anniversary Parade organised by Ciaran McLaughlin, Roisin Falconer and Roisin Jordan; in this, every Club was represented by its U14 football team captain attired in his team jersey and carrying his Club s flag. Representatives from the Ulster Council, Tyrone Camogie, Tyrone Ladies, Tyrone Handball and the successful Tyrone senior football and hurling teams were also included in a most colourful display that brightened up a very damp afternoon. We offer sincere gratitude to all of these contributors who put so much effort into making the 2009 County Finals a special occasion; we also pay tribute to the match officials, the stiles and gate officials, the crowd control stewards and all of the officials from the St Enda s Club and the County Committee for their generous and significant contributions to the overall success of County Finals day. A special word of thanks is due to Kieran Kennedy, Managing Director of O Neills for his generous support. In the Ulster Championship Tyrone s representatives had mixed success; the senior and junior teams Dromore and Newtownstewart - were eliminated by their Monaghan opponents, Clontibret and Emyvale respectively. However, Cookstown progressed to the provincial final against Cavan champions, Lavey, with a first-round victory against Ballymartin from Co Down, followed by a two-point defeat of Monaghan Harps, a week later. League Competitions The adult football competitions commenced with the O Neills International Sportswear All-County Leagues on Sunday 5 th April 2009 and concluded on Saturday 7 th November with the Division 1 final replay at Pomeroy. Here, there was further success for Errigal Ciaran against old adversaries Carrickmore, while Cookstown comfortably won the Division 2 title and Aghaloo led Division 3 from start to finish in 2009, to gain promotion. At Reserve level, Errigal Ciaran won the Division 1 League and Championship, Strabane did likewise in Division 2, while in Division 3 Dungannon won the league and Brackaville collected the championship title. With all promotion and relegation issues resolved for another year, the CCC led by Cathaoirleach Ciaran McLaughlin can be well-satisfied with the planning and implementation of its games programme for this year; appreciation is also due to the Clubs for the co-operation and assistance provided throughout the season, particularly with regard to their acceptance of starred games which ensured that regular games were available to the great majority of players when the county teams were in action during the summer months. Our thanks is also due to the linesmen, umpires and referees who officiated at this programme of games, and without whose services it could not have been realised. The lack of interest displayed by a significant number of Clubs towards the League Cup competitions, or the timing of them, would have been disappointing this year again, and this would be an issue that the incoming CCC should address as early as possible, to determine a solution. The Competitions Control Committee has included a detailed and comprehensive report in a later section of this booklet, that provides the fullest information on its extensive programme of Youth and Adult competitions, and we thank all who contributed to its compilation. -16-

17 Hurling The adult hurling championship also sponsored by W J Dolan Construction was participated in by Cappagh Gaels, Naomh Colum Cille, Carrickmore Éire Óg A and B, Strabane Shamrocks and Dungannon Eoghan Ruadh. Dungannon and Carrickmore qualified for the senior final with each having recorded victories against Naomh Colum Cille and Cappagh Gaels in the round-robin structure, while Naomh Colum Cille and Carrickmore s B team reached the Junior decider. Both finals were played in Greencastle on 27 th September and Naomh Colum Cille, appearing in their fifth consecutive final, were comfortable winners for the third time with four points to spare. In the senior final the Carrickmore A team were hoping to win their fourth championship in a row, but were foiled once again by the Eoghan Ruadh side. On a scoreline of 1-10 to 0-10 the Benburb Cup returned to Dungannon for a record twentieth time. In the Ulster championship Dungannon suffered a heavy defeat against the Antrim champions, St Gall s while Naomh Colum Cille opened their provincial campaign with a comfortable 7-point victory against Derry s winners, Na Magha. In the semifinal, Tyrone s champions enjoyed a facile victory against Lisnaskea to reach their first-ever Ulster final. Once again Naomh Colum Cille put on an outstanding and gritty performance against Rasharkin from Antrim to win an historic Ulster final in Casement Park on a scoreline of 4-10 to We congratulate all the players, team management and the Club officials of Naomh Colum Cille on this remarkable achievement which brought immense pride and joy to the Clonoe / Coalisland community and to the whole hurling fraternity within the County. Congratulations is also due to Dungannon Eoghan Ruadh who overcame a shaky start to the season to become senior county champions once again. Finally, Carrickmore Éire Óg retained their league title having been pushed all the way by Naomh Colum Cille, who were appearing in their first senior final. Football County Championships 2008 Grade Winner Runner-up Senior An Droim Mór Ard Bó Intermediate An Chorra Chriochach An Goirtín Junior An Baile Nua An Brocach U-21 (1) An Omaigh Aireagal Chiaráin U-21 (2) An Caisleán Glas An Goirtín U-21 (3) Breac an Bhile Achadh Uí Aráin Minor (1) An Omaigh Cill Dhreasa Minor (2) An Domhnach Mór An Caisleán Glas Minor (3) Eiscreach Droim Ratha Juvenile (1) An Omaigh An Chorra Chriochach Juvenile (2) Ard Bó Loch Mhic Ruairí Juvenile (3) Eiscreach Droim Ratha Juvenile (4) An Goirtín An Baile Nua U-14 (1) An Domhnach Mór An Ceapach U-14 (2) An Fionntamhnach Loch Mhic Ruairí U-14 (3) Doire Locháin An Clochar U-14 (4) Breac an Bhile Gleann Eallaigh Óg Spórt (1) Naomh Mhuire Óg Spórt (2) An Clochar Feile na nóg (1) An Omaigh Ard Bó Feile na nóg (2) Doire Locháin Cill Dhreasa -17-

18 Hurling Grade Winner Runner-up Senior Dún Geanainn An Charraig Mhór Intermediate Naomh Colum Cille An Charraig Mhór (B) Minor An Charraig Mhór Dún Geanainn Juvenile Dún Geanainn An Charraig Mhór U14 Na Seamroga Craobh Rua Feile Dún Geanainn Naomh Colum Cille Ulster Championships 2008 Intermediate Football Semifinal Trillick 0-12 Erne Gaels 0-06 at Enniskillen Final Trillick 0-08 Greenlough 0-07 at Armagh All-Ireland Championship 2009 Semifinal Trillick 0-10 St Michael s/foilmore (Kerry) 1-14 at Portlaoise Ulster Championships 2009 Football Junior Newtownstewart 0-08 Emyvale 0-09 at Omagh Intermediate Cookstown 2-09 Ballymartin 0-08 at Newry Semifinal Cookstown 1-11 Monaghan Harps 1-09 at Armagh Final Cookstown Lavey Senior Hurling Dromore 0-08 Clontibret 0-10 at Clones Intermediate Dungannon 1-06 St Gall s 5-14 at Armagh Junior Naomh Colum Cille 2-12 Na Magha (Derry) 2-05 at Dungannon Semifinal Naomh Colum Cille 4-12 Lisnaskea 1-04 at Dungannon Final Naomh Colum Cille 4-10 Rasharkin 2-14 at Casement Pk County Teams Hurling The inter-county hurling season could best be described as only marginally more successful than that of 2008; participation in all competitions increased, or lasted longer compared to last year, and there was some silverware collected by Tyrone, albeit at the lowest level of official competitions that exist. Many of the traditional problems and fundamental difficulties cannot be masked by the winning of trophies but still remain to be overcome as the county proceeds into the 2010 season. However, with a continually improving approach to preparation for inter-county competitions by the younger adult players, coupled with the generous devotion of time and effort from a small number of managers, coaches and officials - with genuine interest it will be possible to make significant progress. U16 Team At the end of August this year, Tyrone participated in a C championship blitz in Monaghan at U-16 level and emerged as outright winners having suffered no defeats in their six matches. The Tyrone boys opened up the group stage of the tournament with a six point victory over Sligo, before going on to record a double scores victory over Louth, followed by a nine point win against neighbours Donegal. In their fourth game the Tyrone lads had ten points to spare over Fermanagh and then drew with Longford on a scoreline of 1-7 to 2-4. In the final Tyrone were pitted against a resurgent Sligo and while the match started off slowly the Tyrone men still lead at half time 0-5 to 0-0. A strong performance right around the pitch in the second half paid off and at the final whistle the scoreline read 1-08 to 0-01 in favour of Tyrone. -18-

19 The successful U16 panel of players was: Ryan Owens (Craobh Ruadh), Darragh Nugent (Craobh Ruadh), Aidan O Neill (Gaeil na Ceapach), Barry O Neill (Gaeil na Ceapach), James McCaffrey (Naomh Eoin), Philip Barker, Kelvin Campbell, Damian Casey, Conor Coyle, Dylan Cushley, Ruairi Devlin, Shay Galvin, Kevin Grimley, Tommy Lowe, Caolan Morgan, Tiarnan Morgan, Matthew Mulgrew, Ciaran McCrudden, Shane McGlinchey, Conor McNally, Shane Quinn (all Eoghan Ruadh), Dermot Begley, Martin Fox, Darragh Grogan, Ronan Grogan, Declan Mullan, Mark Mullan, Conor McElhatton (all Eire Óg), Caolan Devlin, Eamon Duffin, James Kennedy, Tommy Martin (all Noamh Colum Cille), Brendan Mc Shane (Na Seamrogai), Gerald Gilmore (Na Seamrogai) Minor Team As in 2008, at Minor level there was a total of three games played in an Ulster League, with defeats to Donegal and Fermanagh, and a victory against Monaghan. Tyrone participated in the C Championship, which this year was played as a blitz competition, and recorded three wins over Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim. Having progressed to the final of the competition Tyrone came up against Fermanagh once again, and was defeated by eight points. Members of the Tyrone U-18 hurling panel in 2009 were: Conor McElhatton, Ruairi Haughey, Brendan Begley, Hugh O Neill, Dermot Begley, Aidan Kelly, Colm Connolly, Kevin Barry Corrigan, Aidan McKernan, Eamon Duffin, Sean Kelly, Liam Armstrong, John Conlon, Ciaran Donavan, Mark Mullan, Ronan Mullan, Stephen Fox, Jimmy McCrory, Tommy Fox, Niall Grimes, Declan Mullan, Conor McGurk, Tony McCrory U21 Team In the Ulster U21 Shield competition Tyrone went down by two points in the first round fixture played in Irvinestown against Fermanagh, yet again. Senior Team The senior hurling team had a woeful National League experience in 2009 playing six games, only one of which was successful against Longford, at Omagh. There were five heavy defeats to London, Donegal, Roscommon, Fingal and Louth due, in the main, to the lack of experienced players available to represent the county. There was a single outing this year in the Ulster championship, in Letterkenny, which also resulted in a very poor loss, by a margin of eighteen points, to Donegal. On the day, the winners showed greater skill and significantly better accuracy in taking scores throughout the game. Tyrone s cause was made all the more difficult by having to play all of the second half with fourteen players after one of the midfielders was sent off before the interval. Final scoreline Donegal 1-21 Tyrone 0-06 The members of the senior team that represented the county against Donegal in the 2009 championship were: Declan McCabe (Éire Óg), Michael Kelly (Éire Óg), Sean Paul Begley (Éire Óg), Sean O Neill (Naomh Colm Cille), Leigh Moore (Éire Óg), Stephen Donnelly (Eoghan Ruadh), Caolan McCallan (Éire Óg), Cathal McKeever (Naomh Colm Cille), Joseph Kelly (Éire Óg), Jimmy Treacy (Éire Óg) (C), Justin Kelly (Éire Óg), Peter O Connor (Na Seamroga), Garry Fox (Éire Óg), Damian Maguire (Éire Óg), Conor O Neill (Gaeil na Ceapach), Conor Gallagher (Na Seamroga), Mark Kane (Na Seamroga), Conor Grogan (Éire Óg), Niall O Neill (Naomh Colm Cille), Dan McCruddan (Eoghan Ruadh). Having reached rock bottom in these two competitions, the hopes and expectations for the newlyintroduced Lory Meagher Cup were pretty poor. In the opening game against South Down, played in Omagh, there was a three-point defeat and it appeared that the next game in the competition would be the last for Tyrone in Well, it all turned out so differently. In the next round on 13 th June, Warwickshire made its first ever visit to Healy Park and were dispatched with a nine-point defeat, on a scoreline of 3-19 to 1-16, with Justin Kelly scoring a massive twelve points. This victory was built upon in the following round when Leitrim were beaten by six points, again in Omagh. Tyrone was now through to the semifinal of the competition and travelled to Edgeworthstown to face Longford. A third victory in a row was the outcome in a very exciting game in which both teams displayed high skill levels particularly in score-taking. -19-

20 In the All-Ireland final Tyrone would meet near neighbours Donegal for the third time in 2009; in the National League, Donegal were successful by a margin of 19 points, and in the Ulster Championship the winning margin was 18 points. The differences this time were that the match was being played in Croke Park rather than Letterkenny and, that Tyrone had many of its more experienced players back training and available for selection. Tyrone made a bright start to the game but were quickly caught by a well-organised Donegal side that eased into a three-point lead in a very evenly-balanced first half. After ten minutes of the second half Donegal had added a further goal and four points to lead by a very impressive 9 points and it appeared as if the earlier defeats of the summer were going to be repeated for a third time. However, this time Tyrone s heads did not fall, the team continued to work very hard, its luck began to change also, and Croke Park witnessed one of the greatest hurling comebacks of all time. In the final twenty minutes of an exciting and most entertaining second half, Tyrone scored 4 goals and 4 points to Donegal s 1-03; when the full-time whistle sounded, Tyrone s superior fitness and work-rate had carried them through to a one-point victory on a final scoreline of Tyrone 5-11, Donegal Tyrone captain, Stephen Donnelly became the first player to accept the Lory Meagher Cup from Uachtarán CLG Criostóir Ó Cuana. The players and panel members for Tyrone s historic success in the Lory Meagher Cup Final were: Declan McCabe (Éire Óg), Sean Paul Begley (Éire Óg), Damian Maguire (Éire Óg), Michael Kelly (Éire Óg), Terry McIntosh (Eoghan Ruadh), Stephen Donnelly (Capt.) (Eoghan Ruadh), Conor Gallagher (Na Seamroga), Justin Kelly (Éire Óg) (1-04), Tony Hughes (Éire Óg), David Lavery (Eoghan Ruadh)(1-01), Peter O Connor (Na Seamroga) (0-01), Shea McKiver (Naomh Colum Cille) (1-01), Conor Grogan (Éire Óg) (0-04), Rory O Neill (Naomh Colum Cille) (2-00), Garry Fox (Éire Óg). Subs: (Used) Peadar McMahon (Éire Óg), Aidan Kelly (Éire Óg), John Kerr (Éire Óg). Subs: (Not used) Shaun McLoughlin (Gaeil na Ceapach), Peter Corr (Naomh Colum Cille), John Fox (Éire Óg), Barry Grogan (Éire Óg), Joe Kelly (Éire Óg), Willie Lyons (Naomh Colum Cille), Seamus McLaughney (Éire Óg), Leigh Moore (Éire Óg), Niall O Neill (Naomh Colum Cille), Sean O Neill (Naomh Colum Cille), Mark Rafferty (Éire Óg), Jimmy Treacy (Éire Óg). Congratulations is extended to all of this group of players on an excellent achievement in Similar congratulations and sincere gratitude is due to team manager Tony Fawl for the outstanding work that he did in managing this squad of hurlers; his perseverance, patience and optimism in the face of so many difficulties and setbacks can only but be admired. Appreciation is also due to the two coaches that worked so hard with the team in 2009 to bring about its eventual success in July, Barry O Neill and Gabriel O Kane, and to all the other members of the management team. Now it is hoped that the taste of success that has been enjoyed in 2009 will encourage all players to strive for more in the new season; having proved themselves in the Lory Meagher Cup, it should be clear to all that promotion from Division 4 of the league is not just a possibility but is well within the players potential. And, there should be nothing to fear in participation in the Nicky Rackard Cup competition in Finally we pay tribute to all of the youth team managers and coaches for their work and their time devoted to hurling in Tyrone, namely, Cathal McErlean and Ciaran Coyle (U16 team), Declan Bennett (U18 team) and Tony Fawl (U21 team). SCÓR CLÁR 2009 Iomána An Sraith Náisiúnta Roinn 3B Feabhra 15 Tír Eoghain 0-08 Lonndain 7-21 at Watford Márta 01 Tír Eoghain 0-13 An Longfort 1-09 at Omagh Márta 08 Tír Eoghain 2-10 Fingal 2-14 at Derrytresk Márta 21 Tír Eoghain 0-09 Dún na ngall 3-19 at Letterkenny Márta 29 Tír Eoghain 1-10 Ros Comain 3-10 at Omagh Aibreán 19 Tír Eoghain 0-09 An Lú 0-24 at Dundalk -20-

21 An Chraobh Bealtaine 09 Tír Eoghain 0-06 Dún na ngall 1-21 at Letterkenny Lory Meagher Cup Meitheamh 06 Tír Eoghain 3-09 An Dún Theas 5-06 at Omagh Meitheamh 13 Tír Eoghain 3-19 Warwickshire 1-16 at Omagh Meitheamh 20 Tír Eoghain 1-20 Liatroim 3-08 at Omagh Meitheamh 27 Tír Eoghain 3-16 Longfort 4-09 at Edgeworthstown Iúil 11 Tír Eoghain 5-11 Dún na ngall 3-16 at Croke Park (Final) U-21 Bealtaine 30 Tír Eoghain 2-09 Fear Manach 0-17 at Irvinestown U18 League Márta 15 Tír Eoghain 3-06 Dún na ngall 4-05 at Carrickmore Márta 22 Tír Eoghain 4-11 Muineachán 0-06 at Derrytresk Aibreán 0 Tír Eoghain 0-04 Fear Manach 0-17 at Lisbellaw U18 C Championship Iúil 18 Tír Eoghain 2-08 Dún na ngall 1-05 at Tubberchurry Iúil 18 Tír Eoghain 4-05 Sligeach 2-02 at Tubberchurry Iúil 18 Tír Eoghain 1-06 Liatroim 0-05 at Tubberchurry Lúnasa 15 Tír Eoghain 0-10 Fear Manach 2-12 at Cavan (Final) Team Played Won Drawn Lost Minor U Senior Total FOOTBALL Following the unprecedented success achieved by Tyrone s footballers in 2008 winning the All-Ireland Championships at both minor and senior level - there was some apprehension that the following year would be a total anti-climax. While the same silverware was not accumulated, there was however continued success on several fronts. Minor Team The U-18 players of Tyrone enjoyed an unbeaten campaign in the Ulster League, once again, with victories over Derry, Fermanagh and Antrim and a draw against Donegal; however, this dropped league point proved to be costly as Tyrone failed to reach the provincial final, but only on score difference. In the Ulster championship Tyrone were drawn at home against Armagh in the first round defence of their provincial and national titles. The first setback to the county was provided by the Ulster Council which decided that the game should be played in Clones; then, three of the county s key players suffered injuries that would rule them out of the opening championship game. However, despite all of this, in an evenly-matched contest Tyrone performed reasonably well and appeared to be heading for a narrow victory when, in the final minutes of the game, the referee awarded a second penalty to the Orchard County. This was well-dispatched to the back of the Tyrone goal and Armagh went into the lead on a winning scoreline of 2-08 to A very disappointed and dejected Tyrone team could only watch, and wonder, as the rest of the season progressed, and Armagh went on to collect both the Ulster and All-Ireland trophies. We offer our sincere congratulations to the boys from County Armagh, and their management, on an outstanding season culminating in their first All-Ireland championship in sixty years. -21-

22 The Tyrone U18 football team that participated in the Ulster championship first round in 2009 was: Niall Morgan (Éadán na dtorc), Shea McGarrity (An Chorra Chríochach), Ronan McNamee (Achadh Uí Aráin), Declan Connolly (Eochar), Colin Hicks (Gleann Eallaigh), Tiernan McCann (An Ceapach), Sean Warnock (An Caisleán Glas), Mark Faloon (An Domhnach Mór), Liam Gervin (Doire Locháin), Barry Tierney (An Omaigh), Brian McGarvey (An Goirtín), Niall Gavin (Doire Treasc), Ronan O Neill (An Omaigh), John McCullagh (An Caisleán Glas), Thomas Canavan (Aireagal Chiaráin), Caolan Daly (An Charraig Mhór), Shay McGuigan (Ard Bó), Harry Óg Conlon (Éadán na dtorc). U21 Team In the opening round of the 2009 Ulster U21 championship Tyrone played host to Antrim. The visitors started off best and created many, major problems for the home side that appeared sluggish and disorganized for the first twenty minutes of the game. Eventually, the problems were sorted out and Tyrone began to assert themselves throughout the field, and more importantly, on the scoreboard. In the end the game was comfortably won with a seven point margin, despite being wrongly reduced to thirteen players. The semifinal draw ensured that there was a lengthy visit to Newry to face the men from the Mournes. Again, a very entertaining game took place with great skill levels displayed together with many fine scores throughout the match. Having taken a commanding lead going into the final ten minutes of the game, Tyrone were playing with spirit and confidence; however, a couple of silly mistakes allowed Down to steal a game that should have been well closed out from them. Tyrone bowed out of the competition on a scoreline of 2-14 to Members of the Tyrone U-21 football panel in 2009 were: Michael O Neill (Cluain Eo), Danny McDermott (An Caisleán Glas), Louis O Neill (Oileán a Ghuail), Aidan Girvan (An Charraig), Michael Gallagher (An Omaigh), Kevin Mossey (An Goirtín), Ciaran McCartan (An Charraig Mhór), Stephen McNally (Oileán a Ghuail), Seamus Harkin (Gleann Eallaigh), Mark McKenna (Cabhán a Chaoirtainn), Shane Mulgrew (Domhnach Mór), Peter Hughes (Eiscreach), Jason McAnulla (An Omaigh) (Capt.), Colin Harkin (An Taite Riabhach), Gareth Devlin (An Chraobh), Mattie Donnelly (Trí Leac), Emmett McKenna (An Eaglais), Greg Kelly (An Chraobh), Tiarnan O Hagan (Oileán a Ghuail), Conal McCullagh (Gleann Eallaigh), Ryan McKenna (Dún Geanainn), Stephen McSorley (Clann na ngael), Ryan Pickering (An Chorra Chríochach), Gavin Teague (Ard Bó), Brian Toner (Oileán a Ghuail). SENIOR TEAM The 2009 footballing season began for Tyrone on 11 th January with an opening round fixture against Down in the Dr McKenna Cup competition; with possibly some jet lag from their Florida holiday, the team on duty failed to perform and lost out by 7 points. In the following two games played in Omagh there was a single-point defeat of St Mary s College and a more comfortable victory over Monaghan. The National League commenced on 31 st January and Tyrone were honoured to be invited to participate in the opening fixture against Leinster champions, Dublin, in Croke Park as part of the memorable extravaganza that would be the opening ceremony of the 125 th Anniversary celebrations for the Association. The occasion lived up to all its pre-publicity and probably surpassed the expectations of all patrons who were privileged to be present in Croke Park on the night; supporters were entertained by an outstanding display of gaelic football, played under floodlights, in a highly-competitive manner with many breathtaking scores from both teams 36 scores in all; afterwards, the stadium and the night skies of the capital were colourfully and brilliantly illuminated by the most exciting fireworks display ever mounted in the country. Having won this opening encounter by two points, Tyrone then faced the county that they had defeated a couple of months earlier in the All-Ireland final; Kerry, clearly hurting from their September loss, played all the football in the opening half, but Tyrone having re-grouped at the halftime interval, produced a stirring performance to reduce the gap to three points by the finish. It was a disappointing result for Tyrone s first home game as All-Ireland champions, but it was much more disappointing to witness the poor conduct of a Tyrone player and a member of the Kerry management at the end of an entertaining game behaviour which discredited both counties, and which brought the inevitable financial penalties to both counties. -22-

23 Tyrone failed to win their second home game against Galway but did enjoy success away to Westmeath; this was followed by a further defeat, then a victory and finally a draw, against Donegal, Derry and Mayo, respectively. The outcome of all this was that Tyrone maintained its Division 1 status ending up in a midtable position, as in the previous year. In the Provincial championship Tyrone were drawn against reigning Ulster champions and keen, modernday rivals, Armagh. Although this was designated as a home fixture for Tyrone, which meant that Tyrone could decide on the venue where the game would take place, the Ulster Council decided -on the basis of an Armagh proposal - that the game should be held in Clones. In a game which never really exploded into life, Tyrone emerged as comfortable winners with a three-point margin of victory. For the semifinal, attention switched to Casement Park and Derry provided the opposition. On the day the Oak Leaf county failed to perform to their anticipated potential and Tyrone achieved a facile victory on a scoreline of 0-15 to Antrim had arrived in their first Ulster final for 39 years, having enjoyed fully-merited wins against Donegal, in Ballybofey, and Cavan in the semifinal at Clones. In an entertaining and sporting game both teams performed well at times but Tyrone, with their greater experience, found it somewhat easier to manage their scores and ended up with a six-point winning margin. So, the Red Hand county, led by captain Brian Dooher, collected its 4 th Ulster senior football championship of the decade and brought its overall tally to 12 titles. Tyrone s second team present in St Tiernach s Park on Ulster final day was the one which won the Centenary Year (1984) championship. Led by then captain, Eugene McKenna the panel of players was introduced to the Clones crowd during the half-time interval of the senior final and were given an enthusiastic and appreciative welcome. Moving on to the All-Ireland quarter-final in Croke Park, Tyrone struggled for much of the first half to cope with the strength and intensity of a very determined Kildare side; however, at the start of the second half Tyrone turned the game around and having taken over the lead, began to show that they were not yet ready to relinquish their All-Ireland title. When the final whistle sounded they were still ahead on a scoreline of 0-16 to 1-11, and had qualified for a second successive All-Ireland semifinal. In the semifinal the opponents were Cork, who had easily defeated Kerry in the Munster final and then Donegal in the All-Ireland quarterfinal. Prior to the start of the game, Tyrone suffered a significant blow, in that their inspirational midfielder Sean Cavanagh was declared unfit to take his place in the starting lineout; this had a demoralising effect on the rest of the team and clearly presented a major boost to Cork. Again, in the opening quarter of this game Tyrone, appearing somewhat jaded, were unable to cope with a very fit and enthusiastic side that were full of running and playing with great intensity. Having been unfortunate to concede a goal, followed by another couple of points, Tyrone were always playing hard to catch up, without actually doing so. A poor supply of the ball into the forward division reflected in only four scores from play by two forwards accompanied by some very weak refereeing, led to Tyrone s elimination from the All- Ireland series on a losing margin of five points. The senior football panel that represented Tyrone in 2009 was: John Devine (Aireagal Chiaráin), Martin Swift (Coill an Chlochair), Justin McMahon (An Omaigh), Ryan McMenamin (An Droim Mhór), P J Quinn (Baile na Móna), Dermot Carlin (Coill an Chlochair), Davy Harte (Aireagal Chiaráin), Conor Gormley (An Charraig Mhór), Philip Jordan (An Mhaigh), Cathal McCarron (An Droim Mhór), Enda McGinley (Aireagal Chiaráin), Colin Holmes (Na Clairsigh), Joe McMahon (An Omaigh), Tommy McGuigan (Ard Bó), Colm McCullagh (An Droim Mhór), Ryan Mellon (An Mhaigh), Martin Penrose (Achadh Uí Aráin), Sean Cavanagh (An Mhaigh), Raymond Mulgrew (An Chorra Chriochach), Stephen O Neill (Clann na ngael), Jonathan Curran (Oilean a Ghuail), Aidan Cassidy (Eochar), Colm Cavanagh (An Mhaigh), Gareth Devlin (An Chraobh), Peter Donnelly, (Oilean a Ghuail), Niall Gormley (Trí Leac), Ciaran Gourley (An Charraig), Kevin Hughes (Cill Íseal), Jason McAnulla (An Omaigh), Michael McGee (Loch Mhic Ruairí), Owen Mulligan (An Chorra Chriochach), Sean O Neill (An Droim Mhór), Shaun O Neill (An Droim Mhór), Brian McGuigan (Ard Bó), Michael O Neill (Cluain Eo), Pascal McConnell (An Baile Nua), Damian McCaul (Domhnach Mór), Brian Dooher (C) (Clann na ngael). Peter Donnelly and Michael O Neill withdrew from the panel at the completion of the NFL and Cathal McCarron withdrew after the Ulster championship game against Derry. -23-

24 We congratulate all of these players who participated in our games on behalf of Tyrone in 2009; we also pay tribute to all of our management teams, coaches and medical teams for the time and effort that they have devoted to the promotion and development of gaelic football, and of Tyrone s players during the past year. Special gratitude is due once again to Mickey Harte and Tony Donnelly (senior managers), Martin Coyle and Liam Donnelly (U21 managers) and Raymond Monroe (minor manager) for their work, their time and of course their expertise. Before concluding this section we take the opportunity to congratulate Stephen O Neill on winning his third All-Star award in 2009 and on his appointment as captain of the Ulster team that won the Inter- Provincial Series in Ruislip on 8 th November; also, congratulations are extended to John Devine, Davy Harte, Kevin Hughes, Joe McMahon, Justin McMahon, Pascal McConnell, Enda McGinley and Conor Gormley all of whom were selected for, and played significant roles in Ulster s victories over Leinster at Crossmaglen and then Munster in the final. SCÓR CLÁR 2009 Peil Corn Mhic Chionaoith Eanáir 11 Tír Eoghain 0-09 An Dún 0-16 at Newry Eanáir 14 Tír Eoghain 3-09 St Mary s 2-11 at Omagh Eanáir 13 Tír Eoghain 1-18 Muineachán 0-17 at Omagh An Sraith Náisiúnta Roinn 1 Eanáir 31 Tír Eoghain 1-18 Áth Cliath 1-16 at Croke Park Feabhra 15 Tír Eoghain 0-13 Ciarraí 2-10 at Omagh Márta 07 Tír Eoghain 0-08 Gaillimh 0-10 at Omagh Márta 15 Tír Eoghain 1-15 Iar-Mhí 2-10 at Mullingar Márta 21 Tír Eoghain 0-08 Dún na ngall 0-11 at Ballybofey Márta 28 Tír Eoghain 0-14 Doire 0-11 at Omagh Aibreán 12 Tír Eoghain 0-14 Maigh Eo 1-11 at Castlebar An Chraobh Bealtaine 31 Tír Eoghain 2-10 Ard Mhacha 1-10 at Clones Meitheamh 21 Tír Eoghain 0-15 Doire 0-07 at Belfast Iúil 19 Tír Eoghain 1-18 Aontroim 0-15 at Clones Lúnasa 02 Tír Eoghain 0-16 Cill Dara 1-11 at Croke Park Lúnasa 23 Tír Eoghain 0-11 Corcaigh 1-13 at Croke Park U-21 Márta 18 Tír Eoghain 3-12 Aontroim 1-11 at Omagh Aibreán 01 Tír Eoghain 1-14 An Dún 2-14 at Newry U-18 Márta 21 Tír Eoghain 2-10 Doire 2-05 at Newbridge Aibreán 04 Tír Eoghain 1-08 Dún na ngall 1-08 at Omagh Aibreán 11 Tír Eoghain 1-08 Fear Manach 0-09 at Enniskillen Aibreán 18 Tír Eoghain 1-14 Aontroim 1-07 at Dungannon An Chraobh Bealtaine 31 Tír Eoghain 1-09 Ard Mhacha 2-08 at Clones Team Played Won Drawn Lost Minor U Senior Total

25 COUNTY MATTERS Players Injury Scheme In 2009, the number of teams from Tyrone registered with the Players Injury Scheme was approximately the same as in the previous year 105 adult teams, 32 U21 teams and 392 youth teams. The number of claims submitted on behalf of injured players during the year increased very slightly, to 250, and of these only 65% (or 162) had been processed for either partial or full payment, by the end of the financial year. It has become evident, during the course of the past twelve months that all claims are now being examined in a far more rigorous manner than had been the case, previously. This has led to an inevitable extension of the overall processing time for any specific claim, but if it exposes claims that should not have been submitted, then the delay will have been worthwhile. In last year s report to Convention we became aware of a shocking loss of e388,235 in the Player s Injury Scheme as it operated within Tyrone; for 2009, the Scheme has again posted a loss but of a less-staggering magnitude. Income from clubs, county and schools teams amounted to e similar to the 2008 figure while the re-imbursements for medical and dental fees and loss of wages totalled e406652, thereby creating a deficit of e224,752 for the twelve-month period. It is imperative that this size of loss is reduced much further in the incoming season or else all units of the Association will suffer. It is worth noting once again that this is not a national insurance scheme; all of the income towards the Scheme consists of subscriptions from clubs, counties and schools together with 6% of gates at national and provincial levels. In 2009 this amounted to e9m, but the expected payout will be of the order of e11.4m. As this anticipated loss is not sustainable, and as it is unreasonable to expect Clubs to accept another increase in subscription, the likely outcome is that the benefits available from the Scheme will have to be reviewed downwards or restricted totally. While we may not like to see any reductions in the Scheme we will have to be realistic and be prepared to face the inevitable cutback. Although there is no substantial evidence that any of the claims processed through this county in 2009 have been other than authentic, there is an important requirement that all Club Officers responsible for the submission of claims are totally aware of the occurrence and the term of every injury that gives rise to a claim for loss of wages or reimbursement of medical, dental or physio fees. There is a need for constant vigilance on all our parts to ensure that the Scheme is not abused and consequently that it does not fail. Following several well-publicised warnings over a lengthy period of time, our Scheme administrators implemented the decision taken at national level to reject all claims that had been submitted beyond a period of sixty days following the date of an injury. This did have an adverse impact on a very small number of Clubs that failed to comply with the sixty-day deadline, due to lack of organisation, or due to injured players failing to communicate appropriately with the Clubs officers. Some Clubs have now adopted the policy of submitting a claim form when a player suffers any injury, prior to establishing whether there will be medical fees incurred or loss of wages, and then allowing the claim to lapse if the financial losses do not materialise. While this does increase the workload for the Club officer responsible, it ensures that the Club s accounts are in a healthier state at the year s end. Players Injury Scheme (Nov. 08 Oct. 09) CLUB Adult Teams U-21 Teams Youth Teams Premium Due (e) No. of Claims Claims Paid Amount Paid (e) County Teams Achadh Lú Achadh Uí Arain Árd Bó Eochar Bearach Breac an Bhile Brocach An Charraig Mhór Caisleán na Deirge Clann na ngael Clochar Cluain Eo

26 Oileán a Ghuail An Chorra Chríochach Doire Lochain Doire Treasc Domhnach Mór Deargais An Droim Mór Droim Caoin Droim Ratha Dún Geanainn Éadan na dtorc Eaglais Eoghain Rua Uí Néill Aireagal Chiarán Eiscreach Fionntamhnach Gallbhaile Gleann Eallaigh An Goirtín An Caisleán Glas Cill Dreasa Cill Íseal Coill an Chlochair Cill na mbán Loch Mhic Ruairí Baile na Móna An Mhaigh An Baile Nua An Omaigh Cabhán a Chaorthainn An Charraig An Chraobh An Srath Bán Taite Riabhach Trí Leac Urnaí An Charraig Mhór (H) Dún Geanainn (H) Na Seamróga (H) Naomh Colmcille (H) Gaeil na Ceapach (H) Naomh Eoin (H) Michael Cusack s (Y) Ceapach (Y) Naomh Mhuire (Y) St Patrick s Academy TOTALS Insurances The Association in Tyrone was hit with a major increase in its Property and Public Liability Insurance (PLI) premium in The premium for the year was determined on the basis of the county s claims history over the previous six years. Significant Property claims had been submitted from Clubs that had suffered severe damage due to flooding (Beragh and Carrickmore) and to arson attacks (Cookstown and Edendork), in For the purpose of premium calculation the maximum figure on a single claim was limited at e250,000 but even with this the Property claims - incurred and reserved - amounted to e1,259,

27 The breakdown of the premiums applied to Tír Eoghain this year were: Property Insurance (e123,139), Public Liability Insurance (e83,168), Hirer Policy Insurance (e2,541) giving a total of e208,848, which was an increase of 116% on the 2008 figures. The County s Finance subcommittee was tasked with distributing these premiums across the Clubs in as fair and equitable a manner as possible, with a necessary loading to those that had submitted the severe damage claims. It is a matter of the most serious concern that the damage to and destruction of the properties of Cookstown and Edendork had to be included in the county s claims history because of the failure of the NIO to accept that these were indeed arson attacks; compensation would be automatically applicable if the criminal damage was, (a) caused by three or more people acting unlawfully, or, (b) as a result of terrorist activities as evidenced by a Chief Constable s Certificate issued by the PSNI; it would also have been available if the Clubs premises were categorised as community halls, i.e. facilities which are exempt from rates, and at present GAA halls and clubrooms are not recognised as such. At this time it is still not clear that these Clubs claims will be discounted from the claims history to be used in the determination of the 2010 premium to be charged to Tyrone. There could be another very high premium imposed on the county once again, as the incurred and reserved figure currently stands at e703,124. Irrespective of this, the Finance subcommittee has decided that a full review of the premiums to be charged to Clubs will be undertaken for next year, to take account of the changes and variations that have occurred in Clubs facilities and usage in recent years. Physical Development Despite the widespread economic recession that has occurred in Europe, and which has impinged significantly on this country there has been much progress on physical development across the county. Clubs have embarked on new projects, continue to progress existing ones and several have been concluded in 2009, including Aghaloo, Aghyaran, Beragh, Castlederg, Clann na ngael, Coalisland, Cookstown, Derrytresk, Donaghmore, Drumquin, Drumragh, Dungannon, Eglish, Fintona, Galbally, Killeeshil, Killyman, Loughmacrory, Moy, Owen Roes, Stewartstown, Tattyreagh and Naomh Colum Cille. As in 2008, the level of funding available to Clubs, from within the Association, and from external bodies responsible for the promotion of sports and the development of sports participation, has decreased. As the funding pools have become shallower, the competition from Clubs and from other sports bodies has become much more serious, with the result that only the best and most professionally prepared applications can hope to be successful. In last year s report to Convention we were pleased to announce the completion of the purchase of a 40-acre site at Garvaghey for the construction of a County Administrative Headquarters and Training Centre. In the last 12-month period there has been good progress to report; we have obtained full planning permission for this extensive project; the first sod was cut on the site by County Chairman Pádraig Ó Dorchai on 9 th March in the presence of distinguished guests from provincial, county and club level together with local community and local government representatives; now, we have completed the initial phase of the construction which entailed the levelling of the complete site in preparation for the laying of the pitches. Phase 2 of the project has now progressed beyond the tendering process and it is anticipated that the construction of the five sand-carpet pitches, the associated floodlighting and the fencing will commence in the early spring, with first usage taking place twelve months later. Phase 3 will entail the design and construction of the headquarters building and it is anticipated that this phase will be subdivided to have in place the wet building by the end of 2011, the dry building in 2012, and finally, the Sports Hall to be available for the following year. The 3G pitch and its lighting will be adopted as Phase 4 in 2012, with landscaping being the final element to be incorporated in the project by Of course, there may be some variation on these timescales depending on the raising and availability of the necessary funding. We are extremely grateful to the Garvaghey Project subcommittee led by Liam Nelis for the work that it has done in bringing this development to its current state; we thank Mark Conway and John O Neill for their preparation and production of the Business Case that is an essential requirement of the applications to potential funding bodies. Finally, thanks is due to the PR/Marketing Committee under Chairman Hugh McAleer, for its outstanding work in developing a fundraising strategy to ensure that the Garvaghey vision becomes the reality. Coaching Staffing In the report to last year s Convention it had been indicated that the posts of Football Development Manager and Hurling Development Manager within Tyrone would continue to be part-funded by SportNI and Ulster Council until February This was realised, and the Ulster Council went further -27-

28 by providing the necessary funding to maintain the posts for a further three months, after which a new position of Games Development Manager (GDM) was created. Now, we are pleased to record that Anne Daly, former (FDM), was the successful appointee to this new GDM post for Tyrone, taking on full responsibility for the promotion, coaching and development of all our games within schools and clubs throughout the county. Also, our former HDM, Michael McCullough secured a post of regional hurling officer for Co Down, in the employment of the Ulster Council; at the same time, John Crossey was appointed as regional hurling officer with responsibility for Tyrone and Donegal. We wish all three continued success in their new and demanding roles and express the hope that Ulster and Central Councils will soon be in a position to indicate that these posts will exist for a longer period than twelve months. Coiste Thír Eoghain continues to employ two Schools Coaches for hurling and four for football, under the direction of the Games Development Manager, and they are responsible for the implementation of the coaching programme drafted by the County Coaching Committee. Football coaching takes place in all Primary schools, while the hurling coaching is delivered, in the main, in those Primary schools that are most closely associated with our hurling Clubs; the work programme also includes coaching in some Secondary Schools and the Special Schools. I thank all of these employees for the coaching which they undertake in Tyrone schools and clubs and I express grateful appreciation to Anne Daly for the outstanding work that she does in the management of the coaches and their work timetables, the organisation and administration of courses and the football and hurling Summer Camps. Following its trial in the academic year, we welcome the extension of the Department of Education s coaching provision to the children in Keystage 1 in the Primary Schools and would urge that it be granted permanent funding; uncertainty into the future makes it more difficult to plan coaching programmes and creates lack of security of employment for the coaches. 125 th Anniversary Celebrations The GAA celebrated the 125 th anniversary of its founding with an extensive programme of events throughout the complete year that afforded an opportunity to men, women and children right across the country to participate and become involved. While it would not be possible to comment on all of these events in this report there are a few that are deserving of comment. The first event organised to celebrate the Association s 125 years was the Late Late Show presented by the national broadcaster RTE on 9 th January; this was a highly disappointing programme that fell far short of the expectations of the membership of the GAA, with apparently little research having been undertaken, many aspects of the Association being ignored or forgotten about, and an array of guests on the show whose links to Cumann Lúthchleas Gael were difficult to recognise. The fireworks spectacle held in Croke Park, which also involved the footballers of Tyrone and Dublin in their NFL opener, at the end of January was an outstanding event by any standards. While there may have been some criticism of the costs associated with staging such a brilliant fireworks display, the 80,000 patrons that packed in to the iconic stadium marvelled at what they had witnessed and how well it had been organised by the Association. Tyrone was also honoured to have its All-Ireland winning captain Brian Dooher, together with the Sam Maguire Cup, appointed to lead the St Patrick s Day Parade along a thronged Dublin s O Connell Street. Friday 24 th April was set aside as a special, national GAA 125 Schools Day; here, in Tyrone there was a wide range of activities organised by teachers and participated in by the children, mainly in the Primary Schools. Similarly, the Clubs of Ireland had their specific date in the calendar of events Lá na gclub on Sunday 10 th May. It could probably be said that this was the highlight of the 125 th Anniversary Celebrations; every Club in the county used this date, which had been cleared of all official competitions, to showcase what a GAA Club stands for and what it does for its parish, its community and its membership. There were special youth games and adult games in all codes - football, hurling, camogie and handball, parades by players and members, photographic and video displays of historical paraphernalia, culture exhibitions, as well as other social activities including music and dance. Such was its success that it is now being proposed that the Lá na gclub be incorporated as an annual event into the Association s calendar. The Uachtarán, Mary McAleese recognised the contribution made to the nation by Cumann Lúthchleas Gael over the past 125 years when she hosted a Garden Party on Monday 6 th July at Áras an Uachtaráin. Four representatives from every county in Ireland were invited to attend and Tyrone s invitees included the County Chairman, a Club volunteer from Moortown and one from Trillick, and a playing member from Brackaville. -28-

29 Membership Registration The online membership registration system that was trialled in Tyrone (and a small number of other counties) in 2008, was used with ease by all but three Clubs this year. The significant workload entering all members names and personal details - was undertaken in the first year of usage, with the result that only a small amount of time was required at the start of 2009 to add in the new members, remove the lapsed members or make minor amendments to members details. Appreciation is due to our Clubs and their Registrars for their willingness to accept and operate the new technology associated with the membership registration, and also to the great majority of Clubs that completed their registration process within the deadline that had been notified. The table below indicates the membership registrations for all Clubs, giving a Tyrone total of 15846, which is a 29% increase on the 2008 figure; it could be speculated that such an increase was due to the All-Ireland football successes of the minor and senior teams in the last quarter of Membership 2009 CLUB Members Aghaloo 200 Aghyaran 340 Ardboe 249 Augher 325 Beragh 273 Brackaville 279 Brockagh 176 Carrickmore 661 Castlederg 275 Clann na ngael 261 Clogher 166 Clonoe 277 Coalisland 501 Cookstown 297 Derrylaughan 342 Derrytresk 181 Donaghmore 297 Dregish 177 Dromore 507 Drumquin 203 Drumragh 518 Dungannon 296 E.R. Uí Néill 277 Edendork 286 Eglish 232 Errigal Ciaran 538 Eskra 280 Fintona 245 CLUB Members Galbally 797 Glenelly 350 Gortin 372 Greencastle 331 Kildress 285 Killeeshil 375 Killyclogher 335 Killyman 156 Loughmacrory 221 Moortown 260 Moy 332 Newtownstewart 234 Omagh 465 Pomeroy 394 Rock 367 Stewartstown 173 Strabane 372 Tattyreagh 217 Trillick 460 Urney 196 Carrickmore (H) 88 Dungannon (H) 122 Cappagh Gaels (H) 46 Naomh Colum Cille (H) 62 Shamrocks (H) 65 Naomh Eoin (H) 20 Michael Cusack s (Y) 92 TOTAL:

30 BUÍOCHAS The conclusion of Convention 2009 brings to an end the chairmanship of Pat Darcy who has now completed his five-year term of office, the first person to undertake this role for five years since Patrick Corey from Brackaville (1970-4). I congratulate Pat on the completion of his five year leadership of the Association in Tyrone and the successes that he achieved during this period. On behalf of an Coiste Bainistí I thank him for what he has given to Cumann Lúthchleas Gael throughout the past eight years, firstly as Vice-chairman and latterly as County Chairman. I express appreciation to Pat for his co-operation, assistance and support on a wide range of matters that arose during a highly successful period in the County s history. Finally I wish him well in his retirement from the Chair of Tír Eoghain and trust that he will not be making a complete break from his involvement with Tyrone GAA. At this time we are sorry to learn of the departure of Liam Nelis and Cuthbert Donnelly from the positions of members of Comhairle Uladh, again due to the implementation of the so-called five-year rule. Both men were former County Chairmen who led the Association with distinction and their reputations for never-ending hard work was further enhanced at provincial level; Liam and Cuthbert are two of the most respected members of Ulster Council, who undertook their responsibilities on the Council very seriously, while being mindful of the best interests of Tír Eoghain at all times, ensuring that they were kept to the fore. I extend sincere appreciation to both men for all that they have achieved as representatives of Tyrone with Comhairle Uladh and its subcommittees, and again would express the hope that they will continue to make their expertise and knowledge available to the Tyrone Committee and Clubs. As another significant year draws to a close for the GAA in Tyrone I wish to offer my gratitude to the members of An Coiste Bainistí for their hard work, co-operation and support with so many aspects of our affairs. I am especially appreciative of the assistance provided on a daily basis by the Cisteoir, Michael Harvey, and I acknowledge his generosity of time devoted to Cumann Lúthchleas Gael; I thank him for the care that he has taken of Tyrone GAA s finances, and for his continuous efforts to minimise costs, to maximise income, and to persuade all subcommittees to function within agreed budgets. I appreciate the work attended to by my colleagues in charge of the sub-committees that keep our organisation operating effectively. Thanks to Ciaran McLaughlin and Roisin Jordan (CCC), Michael Kerr and Margaret Keenan (Hearings Committee), Johnny Dooher and Michael Hughes (Referees Administration), Kieran McHugh (Youth), Enda Kilpatrick (Coaching), Donal Magee (Culture), Hugh McAleer and Damian Harvey (PR/Marketing), Cathal Daly (Development), Damian Harvey (Communications and IT), Michael Harvey and Seamus McDonald (Finance), Brendan Harkin (Hurling Development), Cuthbert Donnelly (ASAP), Michael McCaughey, Michael Harvey, Cathal Daly, Ciaran McLaughlin and Damian Harvey (Teams Liaison), Oliver McHugh (Stewards) and Michael McCarney (Safety Officer). Appreciation is due to our representative on Ard Chomhairle, Brendan Harkin who continues to serve the Association with distinction. And finally I express my grateful appreciation to Frank Campbell for his generous contribution of time and assistance with the workload associated with the allocation and printing of tickets during the busy summer period. It is appropriate to acknowledge the service given to, and the work done by our members from Tyrone on, national committees: Seamus Woods - Chairman of the Central Competitions Control Committee, Jimmy Treacy - Chairman of the Bye-laws Committee, Pat McCartan Member of the Bye-laws Committee, Michael McGoldrick Chairman of the Féile na nóg Committee, Liam Nelis Member of the National Infrastructure & Safety Committee and Gerard Bradley Member of the Information Technology Committee. All of these were selected by the new Uachtarán, Christy Cooney, to serve on their Committees for the three-year duration of his presidency; we applaud all of these men on their appointments and wish each of them a highly successful term on the national committees. In 2009, Tyrone GAA acclaimed Jimmy Treacy as its first Honorary President for a period of five years, in recognition of the outstanding and lengthy service that he has given to the Association, from Club to National levels; we congratulate Jimmy on this achievement and thank him for his acceptance of this position. -30-

31 We welcome new Uachtarán, Criostóir Ó Cuana to the highest position of leadership in the GAA and we extend our appreciation to Árd Stiúrthóir, Páraic Ó Dufaigh for his advice and assistance on a number of issues during 2009; also, gratitude is extended to the many officials and staff in Páirc an Chrócaigh with whom we have regular contact for their support and helpfulness. As stated earlier, 2009 has been a difficult year on the economic front in all parts of our country and no-one has been immune from the impact of the recession. It has created some particular difficulties in relationship to the provision of sponsorship to the GAA across the nation and also to ourselves, in Tyrone. It is understandable that a company being faced with a choice of decreasing its workforce or reducing its sponsorship to a sporting organisation will opt for the latter, and no-one can disagree with such a decision. We are sincerely grateful to those who have continued to provide generous sponsorship to Tyrone during the difficult financial year that has just ended; thanks to Rocwell through Managing Director, Brian Quinn (County teams sponsor), Kieran Kennedy, Managing Director of O Neills International Sportswear (Playing Gear and Leisurewear & Tyrone s Leagues), WJ Dolan Construction (Adult Championships), Pat Fahy & Co Solicitors (Match Programmes), and Club Energise (Sports drinks). Again, appreciation is extended to the members of Club Tyrone who have remained steadfast in their financial support of the County Committee and its County teams. Thanks is due to the PR/Marketing Committee for its overseeing of the affairs of the Club Tyrone and to Kieran Kennedy for their organisation of the 2009 Golf Classic at Strabane Golf Club. Similarly, our gratitude goes to the Tyrone Supporters in Dublin led by Peter Loughran and Tomás McCaughey who organised a highly successful seventh annual Golf Classic at Maynooth s Carton House. Finally, I wish to offer my gratitude to the Officers of all the Clubs in Tyrone for their assistance, co-operation and support in dealing with the Association s affairs, during the past year. COMBHRÓN At the conclusion of this report and of another year we remember all of those who died during the year. We extend our sincere sympathy to all those members of the Association that have suffered bereavements, to their Clubs and especially to their families. In particular we offer our condolences to Tyrone President, Jimmy Treacy on the death of his brother Pat, to CCC Member, Alan Richardson whose father Noel died, to former GAC Chairman Petesy Kennedy who lost his wife Anne, to former County player Paul Sweeney on the death of his two-year old son, to County player John Devine whose mother died, to the Beragh Club whose playing member Mark McGirr died tragically in a road accident, to the family of Danny Hughes (Carrickmore), and to the family of Willie McErlean (Dungannon). Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha. AFFILIATED CLUBS Hurling (6) Cappagh Gaels, Carrickmore, Dungannon, Naomh Colum Cille, Naomh Eoin and Shamrocks Football Senior (Division 1) (16) Aghyaran, Ardboe, Carrickmore, Clonoe, Coalisland, Donaghmore, Dromore, Eglish, Errigal Ciaran, Galbally, Kildress, Killyclogher, Loughmacrory, Moy, Omagh, Trillick. Intermediate (Division 2) (16) Augher, Clann na ngael, Cookstown, Derrylaughan, Edendork, Eskra, Gortin, Greencastle, Killeeshil, Killyman, Moortown, Pomeroy, Rock, Stewartstown, Strabane, Urney Junior (Division 3) (17) Aghaloo, Beragh, Brackaville, Brockagh, Castlederg, Clogher, Derrytresk, Dregish, Drumquin, Drumragh, Dungannon Errigal Ciaran III, E.R.Uí Néill, Fintona, Glenelly, Newtownstewart, Tattyreagh. -31-

32 TUARASCÁLA NA FOCHOISTI (SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS) 1. Coiste Forbartha Iomána 2. Integration Committee 3. Alcohol & Substance Abuse Programme 4. Coiste Cultúir & Teanga 5. Coiste Riaracháin Réiteoirí 6. Coiste Faisnéis Teicneolaíochta 7. Grúpa Oibre Comhfhreagrais 8. Coiste Ceannais na gcomórtaisí 9. County Administration & Training Centre (Garvaghey) 10. Coiste Airgeadais 11. Games Development Manager s Report 12. Coiste na nóg 13. Coiste Traenála & Forbartha na gcluichí 14. Coiste um Forfheidhmiú Straitéiseach 15. Coiste Pleanála & Forbartha Fisiciúla 16. Coiste Éisteachta 17. Coiste Caidrimh Phoiblí & Margaíochta -32-

33 Cathaoirleach: Breandán Ó hearcáin Coiste Forbartha Iomána Committee: Ciaran McLaughlin (Rúnaí), Ciaran Coyle (Eoghan Ruadh), George Byrne (Naomh Colum Cille), John Crossey (RDO), Anne Daly (GDM), Declan Bennett (Éire Óg), Breda Rafferty (Éire Og), Gary McGettigan (Na Seamrogai). The HDC met 7 times in The Committee focus on coaching and development has improved dramatically with the timely appointment of Anne Daly to the CGDM role on 1 June. Anne co-ordinates and reports upon Development squads, summer camps, schools coaching and coach education programme. With her coaxing, improvement will continue within Tyrone Hurling as long as our clubs reciprocate to her already immense effort. John Crossey has been appointed by Ulster to replace M McCullough and he has also attended the HDC meetings since 8 June. His role, on behalf of Ulster Council, is to link with the clubs through our schools and to assist club development. Tyrone Feile: In 2009, the Feile was a full day event in An Charrig Mhór. The Final ended up being played some 12 days later such was the number of games the children played on the actual day. The winners Eoghan Ruadh represented Tir Eoghain at Feile na ngael. Now that the Hurling Development Committee have taken over and organised Feile 2009, responsibility for the Feile should remain with it. Tyrone CCC will ensure it is scheduled into fixtures calendar. Ulster Feile: Tyrone very successfully hosted the Feile in 2009 with, in particular, Eoghan Ruadh the hosts superbly organising the day s events and parade. The parade truly was a spectacle of colour and youthful enthusiasm. Following on from the 2008 parade in An Charrig Mhór these very successful events proved how our Hurling Clubs can achieve when they set their minds to so doing. County Team: Following on from the poor showing in the National League the County s Senior team rebounded to compete superbly to win the Lory Meagher Every player and the backroom team deserve immense credit. However Gabriel O Kane, who stepped in to help prepare the team in the latter stages of the season, deserves mention with Tony Fawl who guided the team through the dark times of the National League to ending up as All-Ireland winners deserves all our thanks. The primary aim for Tyrone team in 2010 must be to compete strongly in the Nicky Rackard. There can be no doubt, should our hurlers decide to do so, they would be strong contenders. County Minors: The squad competed reasonably under the direction of Declan Bennett, losing out to Fermanagh in the All Ireland C blitz final. The team were not permitted into the UMHC however this has been rectified for Thanks are extended to Declan and the players and with the U16 Squad coming through an improved performance is not beyond this team. Development Squads: Tyrone fielded at U14 and U16 levels. The U16 squad went on to claim the All Ireland U16C championship. Already we look to 2010 with the aim being to field teams at all age groups from U14 through to U17 (and minor) and continue to build upon the structures that were in place in Many thanks to the mentors of both squads for the vital coaching role they played during the year. Summer Camps: A total of 326 children attended the hurling summer camps which was a significant drop in relation to the previous year s figure. Each child in attendance received the VHI kit, backpack, water bottle and Tyrone wristband. In 2010 we aim to meet the challenge of getting more children to attend our hurling camps Schools Coaching: We currently have two hurling coaches coaching in our primary schools; Cormac Mc Hugh and Declan Sherlock. Thirty-seven primary schools will receive hurling coaching during the year, all of which are feeder schools to the hurling clubs. To maximise the benefits of the school coaching programme all clubs should look to establish a club school link with their feeder school(s). Through the club school link more children will be given the opportunity to access regular coaching in the club environment and continue their participation in the game. John Crossey will be overseeing the coaching in our secondary schools during this school year. -33-

34 Integration Committee Cathaoirleach: Ciarán Mac Lochlainn Integration, when supported at all levels within the organisation in promoting our Gaelic games, culture and pastimes, can strengthen the Association as a whole. Testimony to this was the celebration of the 125th Anniversary of the GAA. The 125 Anniversary provided an opportunity for the Association in Tyrone to engage in a creative and committed way to ensure the participation of all GAA people in the celebration. Without doubt, our clubs passed this test with flying colours. The participation by Ladies Football, Camogie, Handball and all of those involved in Scór and in Cultural / Heritage matters ensured Lá na gclub on 10 Bealtine was a resounding success. That day proved what our clubs are, ie an organisation for the family. Within Tyrone a significant level of Integration exists, particularly within our clubs, where the efforts to facilitate all our games remain high. For Example, when our Camogs needed our support in the latter stages of their Nancy Murray Campaign, we stepped up to the mark providing financial assistance. It remains in all our best interests to cater for all games so that we are always catering for families within our organisation. The few clubs that remain separate have been in contact with the Integration Committee in 2009 and it is hoped that Integration for 2010 will be the final outcome of these initial conversations. Nationally, an Integration Strategy will be an important part of the future shape of the GAA, with the interaction between the various bodies an important part of sustaining CLG into the 21 st century. In Tyrone, let us remain at the forefront. I believe it s not beyond us all to commence work to coordinate fixtures. Perhaps we can look at co-ordinating various fixtures to involve Ladies Football and Camogie in an integrated championship programme. If we are to increase the profile of Ladies Football, Camogie, Handball we must do all we can. Our Handballers are currently in discussions regarding their integration with Coisiti Banisti. That will be the first target for Others, including coordinated Championship fixtures, can flow from this. Alcohol and Substance Awareness Programme Cathaoirleach: Cuthbert Ó Donnaile In 2009 the 16 clubs who have responded with completed policies are Strabane, Drumragh, Newtownstewart, Moy, Edendork, Beragh, Castlederg, Clogher, Drumquin, Eglish, Eskra, Fintona Greencastle, Kildress, Stewartstown, Dungannon Hurling The Committee will continue to seek Policies from other clubs. ASAP Aims and Objectives: Our ASAP Committee objectives are: To develop a consistent approach to drug-related issues to be adopted by all clubs. To develop procedures and protocols that address drug-related issues in clubs. To establish clear procedures for managing specific incidents of suspected drug misuse. A.S.A.P. Officer The A.S.A.P. Club Officer is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation and evaluation of this policy in conjunction with his / her Club Committee. Education programme about drugs and alcohol The ASAP Committee shall arrange for a drug education programme for club members as appropriate. This drug education programme may include the promotion of club policy, provision of literature, workshops or information sessions. In these challenging times ASAP aims to ensure that all GAA club members are kept safe from drugrelated harm when involved in GAA activities and that education prevents misuse. For futher information contact Cuthbert Donnelly. -34-

35 COISTE CULTÚIR & TEANGA Cathoirleach: - Dónal Mac Aoidh (Coill an Chlochair) Committee members: - Cliodhna Kerr (An Charraig Mhór) (Rúnaí), Oliver Corr (Oilean a Ghuail), Cormac McAleer (An Charraig Mhór), Eamonn Campbell (Naomh Colum Cille), Seamus Kilpatrick (Cabhán an Chaorthainn), Caroline McHugh (Aghyaran), Steven Hughes (Dungannon) SCÓR The Scór programme remains the flagship of Coiste Cultúir agus Teanga for quite a lengthy period of the year. The culture and language sub-committee has now taken on this new and enlarged programme during the course of the past year within Cumann Lúth-Chleas Gael in Tyrone. It is no longer a committee which is operational only in the closed games season but practically all the year round, right from the beginning of January until the week before Christmas with the exception of the months of July and August. Whereas the notion of providing entertainment for the spectators at McKenna Cup games in January is essentially a good idea the practicality of poor weather puts paid to this idea. Nevertheless any games played in Tyrone began with the singing of the national anthem in Irish by the Scór county champion. Entertainment was further provided at National League games against Kerry ( ), Galway (7.3.09) and Derry ( ) respectively in February and March. The entertainment on these occasions was provided by Errigal Ciaran Ballad Group, Drumragh Ballad Group, Augher and Derrytresk Instrumental Music Group. While the match entertainment is a welcome new aspect and an opportunity for clubs to perform in a non- competitive, setting our main function remains the fiercely competitive Scór. The clubs at Scór na nóg performed at the County Final in Killeeshil Community Centre on 23 rd November A full set of results for both Scór na nóg and Scór Shinsear are printed at the end of this report. Scór Sinsear had begun at this stage of the year and Tyrone excelled themselves with two disciplines reaching the All Ireland Finals in Killarney in April. It was a terrific effort by Killyclogher St Mary s Nuachleas and Ballad Groups reaching their respective All Ireland Finals. Although neither group was successful both performed with distinction. This feat was recognised by a civic reception hosted by Omagh District Council. Scór participation did not finish here as it normally would. Comhairle Uladh invited Killyclogher St Mary s Ballad Group (All Ireland Finalists) and Kate McCusker, County Champion at Amhránaíocht to provide entertainment for the huge crowd at St Tiernach s Park in Clones for the semifinal of the Ulster Championship in what was beginning to be another whirlwind year for Tyrone teams. The importance of this was that genuine recognition was being offered to another amateur branch of Cumann Lúth- Chleas Gael. During the course of the summer, Drumragh Ceol Uirlise and Cathal Lynch, Solo singing, Killyclogher Ballad Group, Omagh St Enda s Rince Foirne, Jackie Corr, Derrylaughan, recitation in Irish and Anna Nugent, Caisleán na Deirge with a performance on fiddle provided entertainment for the Seamus de Faoite concert at the Comhairle Uladh Irish language course in Downings. This has shown a marked increase in participation from Tyrone Clubs this year. It was a great night s entertainment and we look forward to it being even better for next year. The Killyclogher Ballad group and Nuachleas provide entertainment at the Club Tyrone open night held in the Glenavon Hotel in Cookstown Entertainment on the Senior Football Championship County Final day was provided by Castlederg and Derrytresk Ceol Uirlise groups. The opportunity to perform on occasions such as these has given many of our clubs the incentives to attain a standard at which they can perform in front of such big crowds. And obviously with this opportunity to show-case culture comes additional work to the fo-choiste, meeting the clubs, going through rehearsals and ensuring that everything is organised for their performance. A total of thirty nine clubs took part in the preliminary round of Scór Na nóg in October this year and of these thirty survived as far as the semifinals held at Kildress on 7 th November and Dún Uladh on the 8 th November The County Final takes place on 22 nd November 2009 in the Parochial Hall in Coalisland. The Ulster semifinals will be held in Glenullin on 12 th December and by the time of this convention we will know how many Tyrone clubs will be represented at the Ulster finals to be held at Galbally Community Centre on 16 th January

36 In addition to the usual promotion work done at Scór every participant in the Scór programme was awarded a certificate in recognition of their efforts. I take this opportunity to thank all the clubs who hosted or offered to host Scór events this year. I thank them for the use of their facilities and assistance with preparations before and on the night as well as the clean up they did after our events. There was always a ready cup of tea for workers and adjudicators on the night, which was deeply appreciated. The fo-choiste recognises that clubs put a terrific effort into promoting our culture. The current season saw 39 clubs participating in Scór na nóg and hopefully the Scór Sinsear clubs will equal the participation levels. AN TEANGA The other aim is to promote and develop the language within the county. Currently this is achieved chiefly by administering Gaeltacht scholarships to young people to encourage them to attend courses in the Irish- speaking districts of Donegal. The total money spent on scholarships this year was 720 given out as 30 to applicants. We encourage clubs to make use of signage in Irish and in many club meetings which take place on a regular basis round the county. An annual Irish language course at Downings in Donegal is organised by Comhairle Uladh supported and promoted by the fo-choiste. Unfortunately only 20 Gaels from Tyrone undertook this fee-free course. I being one found it most helpful and would recommend it to anyone. As a result of the audit undertaken prior to last year s convention the fo-choiste decided to set up a pilot scheme of Irish Language classes based on groups of three clubs on a model of Irish classes held at the Seamus de Faoite Irish Language course held in Downings every summer. Very briefly three clubs were to provide fifteen people from within their own club areas with varying degrees of Irish. Each club also provided a venue and an Irish teacher. This pilot scheme has only just finished at the end of November and hopefully a draft report and recommendations will be available for County Convention. With the ever increasing work load in clubs it proved difficult on occasion to make contact with one person who was involved with the promotion of Scór and / a Cultural/Language officer. As an area of development we decided to compile a database of current cultural officers and make direct contact with them through the newly established address- irishcultureofficer.tyrone@gaa.ie (for those of you who don t know and may need it!). Each club, men s, ladies and hurling clubs, were circulated with questionnaires asking for details of cultural officers so that a proper data base could be set up. This will also improve the line of communication between the culture and language committee and the clubs in general but unfortunately to date we currently have just over 30 names. We urge clubs at AGMs to please make an effort to appoint one or two individuals who are interested in promotion of culture and language activities. It will add a new dimension to the club and make your club accessible to those who are not currently involved. Scór na nóg County Champions 2009 Rince Foirne Amhránaíocht Ceol Uirlise Aithriseoireacht Baileád Ghrúpa Nuachleas Rince Seit Trath na gceist Coill an Chlochair, N Mhuire Patricia Maguire, An Baile Nua, N Eoghain Eochair, N Mhic Artain Lauren McCrory, An Gall Bhaile, Na Piarsaigh Droim Ratha, Na Sarseil Eaglais, N Pádraig An Charraig Mhór, N Colmcille Cill Dreasa, Uilf Tón Scór Sinsear County Champions 2009 Rince Foirne Coill an Chlochair, N Mhuire Amhránaíocht Kate McCusker, An Omaigh, N Éanna Ceol Uirlise Doire Treasc, Fir na Chnuic Aithriseoireacht Annette Kelly, An Charraig Mhór, N Colmcille Baileád Ghrúpa Coill an Chlochair, N Mhuire Nuachleas Coill an Chlochair, N Mhuire Rince Seit Coill an Chlochair, N Mhuire Trath na gceist Cill Dreasa, Uilf Tón -36-

37 The subcommittee had 10 formal meetings, many informal, a variety of meetings with clubs and other relevant committees and the minutes of these meetings are kept and forward to the County Secretary in accordance with the guidelines issued at the start of the year. It only remains for us to continue to encourage and help the clubs and individuals in Tyrone to promote and develop the national language and culture to the best of our ability. Coiste Riaracháin Réiteoirí Cathaoirleach: Seán Ó Dúchair Committee Members: Michael Hughes, Shane Corr, Paddy O Brien, Patsy Taggart, P. Joe McDermott. County Co-ordinator: Sean Ruddy Committee Work 2009 As the celebrations of the 125 th anniversary of our Association draws to a close the past season the work of the Tyrone Referee s Administration Committee has ensured that significant progress was made in many aspects of the Referee Development Strategy. This report highlights the work under-taken by the Committee as a result of its specific responsibilities. Recruitment: Whilst only 17 referees were nominated by clubs for referee training the Committee was pleased that all completed the course which is a significant addition to the pool of match officials that can be appointed within our county. What was particularly pleasing was the completion of the course by two referees from a dedicated Hurling Club. The Committee would like to place on record the continued co-operation of the Naomh Colum Cille club in our efforts to develop a hurling panel comprised of nominations from our hurling clubs. Training: Thankfully there was a significant improvement in the attendance and participation of referees at the various training seminars held during the year. During the course of the seminars not only were rules and various interpretations discussed but a range of other issues were aired, many passionately but all in a spirit of improving the standard of officiating within the county. This willingness to attend and to contribute is much appreciated by the Committee who see such seminars as a two way discussion opportunity rather than one where the talking and the direction comes only from the tutors. A welcome addition to the training aspect of the Committee s work was the new involvement of a number of second level schools from across the County. Through engagement with schools from Dungannon, Cookstown, Ballygawley and Omagh over seventy pupils were tutored in a range of aspects of refereeing. Whilst the tutoring had many challenges given the numbers at each session it is a good baseline to reflect on when such courses are repeated. Disappointedly the number of these pupils who then were given opportunities to referee at GO games, internal school and club games was very low and this is something that needs to be picked up if there is to be a meaningful output and outcome for such training interventions. Assessment: This was the second season for the new assessment form and guidance notes to be used and it appears that for the most part better assessments with much fuller information are being compiled. Assessment is never an easy thing to do and a critical analysis of a match official s performance requires a high level of integrity and honesty from the assessor who carries it out and from the match official who receives it. Whilst the good and very good assessment is always pleasing, referees in this county are now more receptive to reports that record a fair or poor analysis when such a report is based on sound judgement by the assessor. Assessment requires a huge time commitment from a band of volunteers many of whom rarely see their own club team playing. The Referee Strategy sets a target from 2010 to recruit over the next three years 5 new assessors each season. As with referee recruitment, assessors come from clubs and it is important that clubs play their part in supporting the development of this important role within our Association. Counselling: This is an area which requires some attention. During the year only one formal session was held although it became obvious that many referees could have benefited from this. Whilst informal sessions are useful there is now a need in 2010 to develop a pro-active approach to identifying referees for counselling and once identified, implementing a structured counselling service aimed at improving performance or if necessary highlighting the possibility of a panel member stepping down from refereeing duties. -37-

38 Classification: It is pleasing to report that in the 2009 season all referees were graded as a result of selfselection, on what tests they completed, performances in these tests, and on experience. For the first time in many years ALL referees officiating within the county sat the written examination and whilst results were varied it was a demonstration that a system which was open, transparent and which enhanced grading according to performance was gaining increasing acceptance by referees. Having said this, classification for our championship panel requires some evaluation. Whilst it is good to see an ever increasing number of referees who can now make the panel we have to question does this get the best possible performance out of our match officials through proper application of the rules? Perhaps now is the time to examine the development of a premier panel all of whom are capable of refereeing our Senior County Final. This panel would officiate at all SFC games and appointments would be based on critical analysis by assessment. At the end of the year two would drop from the panel to be replaced by two referees from the previous year s supplementary panel. Such moving down and moving up to be solely done as a result of performance. Whilst it may prove problematic for a few years this system if allowed to develop and work would enhance the performances of match officials in all grades as a clear progression path would be available for referees who have ambition, talent, commitment and a willingness to apply the rules as per the Official Guide. It would also do away with some of the scurrilous remarks made about the appointment of the referee for this year s Senior Football Final, an appointment made totally on merit. Appointments: Whilst outside the responsibility of the Committee the perennial thorny issue of appointments or in many cases apparently non-appointments is an issue which the Committee continues to deal with. Significant progress has once again been made in this area but unfortunately yet again at youth level and in particular at the early part of the year still remains problematic and it is necessary that the CCC Chair takes firm control over this issue. In many cases final appointments were inappropriate, left little room for referee advancement and does little to encourage young referees looking for career path development. Intercounty: The County has been represented at national and provincial level throughout the 2009 season. Continued progress by both M. Sludden and S. McNamee was made at national level with appointments in inter-county championships and qualifiers and All-Ireland Club. At provincial level our representation at key games remains at a high level with the appointment of S. McNamee to the Ulster MFC final and E. McConnell to the Ulster MFL final. In addition E. McHugh received his first appointment at MFC level. All three performed to a very high standard within the province. It should also be noted the huge contribution made by Tyrone referees during the Ulster Club Championships and the Ulster League, many of them travelling long distances to fulfil appointments. On the hurling front Tyrone was again well served by J. Devlin who officiated at National league and provincial championship levels. Significant Negatives Hearings Committees: In last year s report I stated that Referees are required to implement the rules of the Association each time they officiate at a game. In meeting their responsibilities they should be able to expect a high level of support from other parts of the Association particularly around the issue of discipline. At this point it is important to thank members of the CCC who took their duties very seriously and did not duck out of using the rulebook to administer appropriate disciplinary sanctions against players and mentors. However for many referees in this County when appeals went to the various Hearing Committees there was a very strong feeling of why bother with consistent watering down of sentences and adjustments to referee reports which undermined both the authority and integrity of the match official. Unfortunately not only have I to restate this but it is necessary to say that no longer is the authority and integrity of the match official being undermined by the Hearings Committee but in addition their very honesty is now up for grabs as well. There is absolutely no excuse for many of the decisions reached by the various Hearing Committees throughout the year who have made new definitions of what is a strike or more correctly what is not a strike, what constitutes physical interference with a match official and a range of other interventions which are now so stacked in favour of the offender that the person tasked with being impartial, fair and honest, the referee is increasingly feeling isolated and unprotected. -38-

39 Problems with Hearings Committees seems not to be unique to Tyrone but our referees deserve the highest level of support and protection from our administrators. Whilst it was pleasing to hear the Uachtarán of the Association recently coming out against the failure to impose disciplinary action the responsibility of ensuring that our Hearings Committee support our referees rests with Coiste Banisti and it is incumbent on them to direct the various members of the Hearings Committee that their duty is to protect the honesty and integrity of referees or to put it another way to stand up and be counted against those whose indiscipline and unwillingness to play within the rules of the game puts them in front of a Committee looking for mercy. After Match Protection: When do we ever learn? Yet again referees have been subjected to after match aggression which has resulted in severe verbal abuse and unfortunately both major and minor incidents of physical interference and striking. Whilst it is difficult to stop this at club games although it is a responsibility of the home club to do this there is absolutely no way a match official should be subjected to some of the unsavoury incidents that occurred in 2009 at our championship game. The Tyrone Referee s Committee ask that before championship venues are decided for the 2010 season a meeting with the CCC is organised to discuss issues of stewarding and match official protection. What happened in 2009 must not be allowed to occur again. Buiochas: On behalf of the of the Referee s Administration Committee I wish to thank Coiste Bainisti for all their support throughout the year. Thanks must also go to the members of the CCC for their continued support with a special mention to Roisin Jordan for her work in looking after the referee returns in a way that made ticket and expenses tabulation very much easier than in previous years. Thanks to all the staff of the various venues we used during the year, Kelly s Inn, County Offices and Youth Sport Omagh. To the members of the committee who got through a huge amount of work during the year in so many different ways a special word of thanks. Thanks to all our referees and your families for your continued dedication and contribution to the Association. Finally to those referees who in any way suffered bereavement during the past year on behalf of the Committee I extend sincere condolences. Grúpa Faisnéis Teicneolaíochta Cathaoirleach: Damán Ó hairmhí Committee Members : Dominic McCaughey (Trí Leac), Ciaran McLaughlin (An Strath Ban), Ciaran McHugh (Achadh Uí Arain) Website The current website TyroneGAA.ie has now been in place since November 2006 and since then has had in excess of 1.8 million visitors. At present I am looking into the possibility of revamping the website. I hope to have this work completed in early I would like at this point to acknowledge the support of Dominic, Ciaran McLaughlin, Kieran McHugh and Anne Daly in helping to maintain the website. Digital Images We are fortunate to have images provided for the website by one of the finest photographers in the country, Jim Dunne. Throughout the long playing year Jim has taken and forwarded some wonderful action shots which continue to enhance the popularity of our website. Tyrone GAA Fixtures and Members Management System Over the course of the last twelve months the officers of the CCC and in particular Ciaran McLaughlin, Kieran McHugh, Alan Richardson and Shane Dorrity have maintained all the fixtures on the Servasport Management System. Outside of Croke Park, Tyrone is the only unit in Ireland that conducts all of the business of the appointments of referees, fixtures and results using this online system. In 2010 we will be well placed to move the whole disciplinary management system into our membership system and therefore integrate both. Tyrone GAA is now at the cutting edge of fixtures and membership management and I congratulate everyone involved in this project. -39-

40 Grúpa Oibre Comhfhreagrais Cathaoirleach: Damán Ó hairmhí The Communications Committee met on four occasions during the past year with the following attendances. Committee: Damian Harvey, An Chorra Chriochach (4), Eugene McConnell, An Clochar (4), Kenny Curran, Loch Mhic Ruairi (2), Brendan Harkin, Coill an Chlochair (3), Paddy Hunter, An Omaigh (4), Alan Rodgers, An Bearach (3), Ger Treacy, An Bearach (4), Aodhan Harkin, An Strath Bán (3) Red Hand View National League Programme The Communications Group year began as is now traditional with the production of the Red Hand View National League Programmes. After the razzmatazz of the opening NFL game in Croke Park the footballers returned to Healy Park to take on Kerry in the first home game. The Red Hand View Programme was produced for two further National League games, namely Galway and Derry. Youth Finals Programmes In 2009 the design and production of the youth finals programmes was moved to in house. Once more I would like to take this opportunity of thanking all the clubs for their co-operation in providing us with the accurate information early in the week prior to league and championship finals. On only one occasion in 2009 were we unable to produce programmes due to a lack of information. Again I thank in particular those individual managers and secretaries involved in forwarding the information. Senior Match Programmes In the past year the communications committee undertook the task of producing four-page match programmes for all four of our football championship semifinals. I believe that this initiative was very worthwhile and very well received by those patrons attending our games. All four of our Hurling and Football Championship finals were marked with a full colour programme and I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved in helping to produce such excellent mementoes of the games. Programme Sales I wish to thank Eugene McConnell who co-ordinated the sale of programmes for all National League games and Club Championship finals. I thank Omagh St Enda s secretary John McElholm for his support in providing sellers at all of the Healy Park based matches. The production of all programmes in the time constraints often forced upon us increases the pressure to produce a decent match programme for our patrons. This task would be impossible without the likes of the men involved on the communication group. I pay tribute to Eugene McConnell for co-ordinating the match officials information, Brendan Harkin for his brilliant articles which delve deep into the archives of the GAA both within and outside the county, Kenny Curran for his ability to produce match stats and snippets of information for any match, Paddy Hunter for his excellent interviews with the managers and captains, Alan Rodgers for unearthing the reports on previous encounters, and finally Aodhan Harkin who has often brought a new angle to the programmes in all of his articles. I also thank Kevin Kelly for his help in the production of the senior football championship final programme and Jim Dunne, Damian McAnespie and Gerry Quinn for the use of their excellent photographs. Tyrone Handbook The Tyrone Handbook returned once again and it proved to be a popular production for all committee members, managers and administrators both here in Tyrone and beyond. This book was produced in time for the March meeting and it is hoped that a similar deadline will be achieved in Red Hand View Newsletter Back in February I received 15 different s relating to various Tyrone GAA activities in the one day. As a former club secretary I understand the burden that is placed on them to collate that information and present it in some meaningful way to club officers and members. The answer?, the Red Hand View Newsletter was born on 1 st March. Over 40 editions, and almost 500,000 words later the concept has been very worthwhile and very well received by people all over the world. As PRO I felt that there was a real gap that needed to be filled and I believe that the Red Hand View has responded. To paraphrase a quote from another recent Tyrone GAA publication the Red Hand View is about what the GAA is about in Tyrone. -40-

41 Print Media As I have indicated in the past Tyrone GAA is fortunate to have such a strong core group of diehard GAA men who also just happen to work for the media. This group do a wonderful job in promoting our games and I would like to thank them all for their co-operation throughout the previous year. As I have said before, the print media are entitled to share their opinion about any facet of how we organise our games and activities, but we should challenge those lazy journalists who offer examples of poorly researched articles and unwarranted written assaults on individual volunteers who do their best to referee, play, coach or administer. Photography Throughout 2009 I have had an opportunity to archive a range of wonderful photos from club and county games ed to me from photographers from around the country. I would like to take this opportunity however to thank Jim Dunne who continues to provide images free of charge, the majority of which can be viewed on the Tyrone GAA website and Red Hand View Newsletter. Radio & TV Paddy Hunter continues to do an excellent job in promoting the activities of Tyrone GAA. I want to thank him for going out of his way on many occasions to provide live commentaries, conduct interviews with players, managers and officials and support what we do here in Tyrone. Q101.2 and Six FM continue to blaze a trail for excellent sports coverage and I wish them every success in Over the last two years I have been fortunate to have met some excellent TV and Radio individual broadcasters. I commend the excellent job that many of them do and thank them for their willingness to cover stories related to Tyrone GAA. There are however some issues within these organisations that need to be addressed if the GAA is to be treated fairly and appropriately. On the Monday after our wonderful Senior football Championship final the BBC contacted two video men seeking only the footage related to the unfortunate aftermath of the game. When asked if they wanted any other footage of the match the answer was No. This, from the same organisation that thought it unnecessary to send their own cameraman to cover the game. I am also disappointed in the refusal of senior staff within the BBC to move their Sunday Sportsound programme to FM. I know that many individuals attending National League and Club Championship games would love to have the opportunity to tune into the radio and listen to coverage but are unable to do so because radios and phones in 2009 are not set up to receive MW. In an age where digital media is accepted as the norm why should thousands of GAA people across the six counties be forced to pay the licence and be subjected to a third world service? Tyrone GAA.ie TV Over the last three months Tyrone piloted a project in association with Omagh man Jerome Quinn to bring video footage of our club championships to the website. This has proved to be a hugely popular feature of our work. I would like to thank Jerome for his professionalism in producing such high quality clips. I have highlighted below some of the viewing figures. Tyrone SSFC Final Video Stats Tyrone Final 1-1,430 Tyrone Final Tyrone Final 3-1,158 Tyrone Final Tyrone Final 5-1,317 Tyrone Final 6-1,693 Dromore Drama (the penalty) - 3,912 Dromore Drama 2 (foul for penalty) - 3,919 Dromore Drama 3 (final whistle) Ricey Interview - 1,053 Penalty Practice - 63 Penalty Talk - 59 O Neill Cup - 74 U-16 Final - 17 Total - 17,248 Tyrone IFC & U21 Finals Video Stats Cookstown Scores Mugsy Rocks - 1,229 Chris Lawn Omagh U-21 Captain Omagh U-21 Manager Conor McMahon Conan Grugan Total - 5,

42 Tyrone Semi-Final Video Stats Tyrone Semis - 1,156 Carrickmore v Dromore Carrickmore v Dromore Dromore Captain Dromore Hero Ardboe v Killyclogher Ardboe v Killyclogher Ardboe Manager Cookstown v Greencastle Cookstown v Greencastle Cookstown Captain Raymie Mulgrew Eskra v Gortin Eskra v Gortin Eskra v Gortin Gortin Manager Total - 7,869 Tyrone Quarter-Final Video Stats Dromore v Errigal 1-1,683 Dromore v Errigal 2-1,463 Peter Canavan - 1,087 Ardboe v Omagh 1-1,064 Ardboe v Omagh 2-1,829 McGuigan Brothers - 1,090 Ardboe Manager Carrickmore v Trillick Carrickmore Captain Carrickmore Manager Killyclogher v Galbally Killyclogher v Galbally Killyclogher Manager Brian Meehan SFC Highlights - 1,858 Semi-final draw - 1,084 Greencastle v Moortown Greencastle Manager Moortown Manager Gortin v Killeeshil Gortin Manager Eskra v Stewartstown Eskra Manager Cookstown v Derrylaughan Cookstown v Derrylaughan Mugsy Magic - 2,797 FC Highlights - 1,310 Niavac Total - 25,167 Tyrone First Round Video Stats Peter the Boss - 1,074 Ardboe beat Moy - 1,475 Total - 2,549 Club Tyrone Video Stats Members Only Kerry Support Club Tyrone Dooher to play on? Obama/Garvaghey Barcelona/Garvaghey Successful Start Total - 2,759 Total number of videos - 74 Total number of plays of videos - 60,685 All figures valid in the six week period from 4 th September to 22 nd October Coiste Ceannais na gcomórtais Cathaiorleach: Ciarán MacLochlainn Adult All clubs are to be congratulated for their co-operation in the playing of all CCC competitions in 2009, in particular the newly-introduced starred game system in Adult Football proved to be the beststructured Adult League(s) in many years and whilst 1 or 2 clubs had issues with the league play-off stages, the vast majority of clubs were content with the structures. With a small degree of modification these can be more successfully implemented every season. Players need to know when they are playing and in a regular programme. We all have a duty to provide our players with this programme. I acknowledge the timing of games needs continually reviewed, thus ensuring the clubs involved are equally treated in fixture setting, particularly when we reach the business end of the season after the completion of the ACL s with FC and play-offs to be played. We also need to stagger the games even more. The experiment of doing so increased the gates for the home clubs and enabled more neutrals to attend. These games were very popular prior to Tyrone s commencement in USFC. The programming becomes more difficult after this; however, such is the popularity of the staggered schedule we have to try and develop these games. Comhghairdeas to the various football and hurling Championship winners in 2009 An Droim Mór (Senior Football), An Chorra Chríochach (Intermediate Football), An Baile Nua (Junior Football) (Annex 1), Dún Geanainn (Senior Hurling), and Naomh Colum Cille (Junior Hurling) (Annex 5). All of these clubs represented Tyrone in the Ulster Club Championships. At the time of writing this report An Chorra Chríochach had made it through to Ulster Final (29 November) where they clash with Cavan champions Lavey. -42-

43 At Reserve Championship level, maith thú to Aireagal Chiaráin (Senior), An Srath Bán (Intermediate), and Bruach Áille (Junior) on winning their respective titles. Comhghairdeas are extended to the various league winners Aireagal Chiaráin (Division 1), An Chorra Chríochach (Division 2), Achadh Lú (Division 3), Aireagal Chiaráin (Division 1 Reserve), An Srath Bán (Division 2 Reserve) and Dún Geanainn Division 3 (Reserve) (Annex 2). At U21 level (Annex 3) in Grade 1 An Ómaigh gained their first success at this level, Grade 2 went to An Caisleán Glas and Grade 3 to Bruach Áille. Go raibh maith agat Barry Loughran (Adult Fixtures) secretary for the superb organisation and attention to detail. On finishing re our Adult games, the time appears right to introduce the Recreational league in a 4 th division in Tyrone, something that should be investigated in 2010 to introduce in Hurling 2009 saw all Hurling competitions (annex 5) eventually completed on 15 November. Go raibh maith agat Ciaran Coyle (Hurling Secretary) for his work and much effort and commitment in completing this programme. Our Hurling clubs need to appreciate that 49 football clubs fixtures were completed before the ACHL and ACMHL were completed. The issue of our Hurling teams competing in and completing our County HL and HC needs serious commitment from the clubs. The administrators cannot play the games! In 2010 the ACHL should be agreed and signed up to by the clubs and not be allowed to drift. A special word of thanks is extended to WJ Dolan and O Neill s Sportswear for their continued kind sponsorship of the Tyrone Championships and Leagues. Youth All clubs are to be congratulated for their co-operation in the playing of all Youth CCC competitions in There was the usual extensive programme of games played (Annex 4) and I wish to pay a very special tribute to Kieran McHugh in particular for his work in successfully completing all Youth competitions, this year with an invaluable input from Shane Dorrity. Thanks Kieran and Shane. Referees (Annex 6 summarises the referees appointments iro 2009) Too many of our grade 1 FC referees are long established in Grade 1. New blood is proving difficult to recruit. To recruit new referees of this standard is challenging. Whilst not doubting the established men s ability to continue performing at the highest level, we need to look at improving assessment methods, identifying and providing mentoring to young talented referees, timing of seminars on rules and fitness, etc. We must also be prepared to listen to our referees feedback to assist this process to provide more Grade 1 referees. Refereeing at this high level needs all of the above together with a large dollop of common sense; we have to make sure we don t lose sight of this. The clubs who do not supply a referee at Adult Level this season need to be assisted to identify personnel in their clubs to ensure all 48 clubs will have referees at Adult Level sooner rather than later. In Hurling we are, I am glad to say, in a much healthier state this year in that we have 9 active referees. Again however, those without a club referee must accept their responsibilities and be assisted to identify personnel in their club If many of the above proposals are introduced, 2010 and the years beyond can bring great change in many positive ways. Go raibh maith agaibh to all the referees and especially the new men who came in this year. Thank you to your immediate families who I am sure had to miss out on quality time with you all while you were attending to refereeing duties. Thank you to those referees who answered the call when their colleagues withdrew from an appointment. We have the best structures in place and are the envy of the rest of Ireland. This was especially evidenced when we became the first county to fully utilise the text service for appointing referees and obtaining results. Many thanks to all referees for their co-operation with this new service. Go raibh maith agaibh Alan Richardson, Seamus McGirr, Paddy O Brien and Sean Ruddy of the C.C.C. for their time, effort and commitment to refereeing duties over the past season. At annex 7 Roisin Jordan has noted the proposed disciplinary notices issued by the CCC in Overall the season passed with only a few disciplinary meetings necessary until October. Sadly, the season ended with a few major incidents of indiscipline which the CCC had to deal with. The fact that the suspensions were issued so soon after both incidents will emphasise how strongly I feel on indiscipline. It cannot and will not be tolerated. The length of suspensions issued is another matter and at some stage soon CLG will have to implement the suspension based on matches rather than a number of weeks and be able to carry these into another season. This will ensure indiscipline will be sternly dealt with, even if -43-

44 it takes the following season to do so. Go raibh maith agat Roisin for all your excellent work in The CCC will continue with the policy of controlling the engraving and repair of trophies thus complying with the Official Guide. The CCC place on record our thanks to all clubs and their officials for their co-operation. Go raibh maith agat Donal Magee for looking after trophies in such an organised and meticulous manner. In 2009 a computerised system recorded fixtures and results onto the Club section of the website. The system was introduced into Tyrone first in Ireland and I thank Damian Harvey (PRO) and Sean Hunter Servasport, for their co-operation in implementing this service. Finally, go raibh maith agaibh Aiden Fitzgerald (rúnaí) and John Coney (leas rúnaí) for all their time, effort and commitment in A warm thank you to all the media for their continued promotion of our games, we appreciate all the promotion we can get and overall the coverage we receive is very welcome and constructive. Also, the Tyrone website continues to be an excellent addition to our overall promotion; many thanks Damian Harvey and Kieran McHugh. Hearty go raibh maith agaibh to all the clubs in Tyrone, to their officers especially the Chairpersons and Secretaries and Youth Officers whom work so closely with the CCC. The CCC are indebted to the clubs for very generously assisting with the competition schedule and with hosting matches. Thanks also to the members of the County Committee and the County Board for all their help, time and assistance over the course of the past season. County Administrative and Training Centre Committee Cathaoirleach: Liam Mac Niallais Summary of Programme Full Planning Permission was received on Monday January 5th 2009 Green Form was received from Planners on Monday 19th January; no real problems flagged up except concern about badgers. Preliminary Enabling work; to cut all internal hedges and clear gorse and other vegetation to a height to prevent nest building. Hedges were cut right down but not dug out by end of February; other areas were reduced to 10cm cover by end of March. Contract 1 Levelling of the Site Tendering process commenced in January 2009 and was completed in early March Contractor (P T McWilliams) on site aton end of March Contract 1 was completed at end of November Contract 2 Construction of 5 sand-based natural pitches; 3 floodlit to 250 lux and 2 to 350 lux, main entrance and car parking and community walk. Tendering process commenced in October and was completed in mid-november Contractor on site by end of November/beginning of December It is hoped that pitches will be sown out by end of summer 2010 and will be available for play by January Contract 3 Construction of Main Building; to include Changing rooms and ancillary accommodation for teams; sports hall and the county administration block. Detailed drawings to commence in January 2010 and be ready for Building Control by June Agreement reached with Building Control by end of summer Tendering for and commencement of building will depend on progress with Building Control and Funding. Contract 4 Construction of 3G artificial surface pitch and landscaping The construction of this aspect of the project will depend on the availability of funding, especially from SportNi, and has been separated from the construction of the sand- based natural grass pitches dealt with in Contract 2-44-

45 Committee Pat Darcy, Dominic Mc Caughey, Michael Harvey, Michael Mc Goldrick, Mark Conway, Jackie Duffy, John Mulgrew and Liam Nelis have met monthly from March The Business Case and Gaelic Sports Development Plan were produced by Mark Conway, John O Neill and Cathy Gallagher. Reports on progress were received from Brian Hackett (siteworks) and John O Neill (Business Case and Gaelic Sports Development Plan). Consultations with many interested groups were conducted by Mark Conway, Michael Mc Goldrick and Liam Nelis and formed an important part of the Business Case. The Fundraising Campaign was launched and is being progressed by Club Tyrone and the PR/ Marketing Committee. To date funding applications have been placed with Coiste Bainistí in Croke Park, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Omagh District Council and Airtricity, our neighbour on Garvaghey Hill. Applications will be placed with other funding bodies at the relevant time and hopefully with SportNi. As Cathaoirleach, I would like to thank the members of the workgroup for their support and enthusiasm for the project and their determination to see the project to a conclusion as efficiently and economically as possible for the Tyrone County Board and the clubs. I would also like to thank the authors of the Business Case and the Gaelic Sports Development Plan, without these two documents our funding case would not have been as strong as it is; the PR/Marketing Committee and Club Tyrone for the very professional and enthusiastic way that they have accepted the fundraising challenge; the residents of Garvaghey for their support and good wishes; the football and hurling clubs and the many supporters at home and abroad who have already committed to the project financially and in many other ways; to Ladies Football and Camogie for their encouragement and their contributions to our consultations. Finally, I would thank Teague and Sally our architects on the project and in particular John O Donnell for the professional manner in which their work has been undertaken. This project has been a great challenge for the GAA in Tyrone and our many supporters outside the county and I am confident that when the project is completed and being used by our inter-county players across the complete family of Gaelic Games, our clubs and our schools it will be seen as a significant legacy by this generation of Gaels to future generations of Gaels in Tyrone. Coiste Airgeadais Cathaoirleach: Micheál Ó hairmhí The members of Coiste Airgeadais are Michael Harvey (Cathaoirleach), Frank Campbell, Cathal Daly, Pat Darcy, Gerard Donaghy, Paul Doris, Dominic Mc Caughey, Liam Nelis Aidan O Neill, and Seamus Mc Donald (Runai). Attendance:M Harvey (10), F Campbell (8), C Daly (10), P Darcy (9), G Donaghy (10), P Doris (6), D McCaughey (9), L Nelis (8), A O Neill (9) and S Mc Donald (10) In addition to meeting ten times during the year the committee also organised and collected the gates at the internal club championship and home National League games. Budget Fees The committee, at the beginning of the year prepared a budget of all projected income and expenditure. This budget was adopted at our March meeting. Throughout the year all income and expenditure was monitored against our budgets. Next year performance indicators will be used to ensure we continue to focus on areas which may go off target and to identify quickly any negative variances in expenditure Loan Applications During the year the committee met ten clubs to approve loan applications. In the majority of cases the club presentation of documentation was of a high standard. Sadly in a few situations clubs approached Coiste Airgeadais at a late hour resulting in hastily convened meetings to authorise borrowing. The committee would appreciate ifthat clubs requiring loans would make contact with this committee at least two months before approval is required so that applications can be processed more efficiently. Clubs who require approval from Croke Park should apply at least three months in advance. -45-

46 Club Accounts The committee examined all Clubs accounts. The accounts for some clubs were very informative, while a number gave limited information. Some clubs with licensed premises did not submit audited accounts to the committee. Clubs with licensed premises are reminded that according to rule they must submit to the county committee audited accounts annually. With many clubs applying for SportNI grants it is imperative that the information provided annually to the county committee is complete. The committee have prepared a pro forma template for clubs to submit their annual accounts for future years. Insurances This year our Public Liability and Property Insurances were greatly increased. Unfortunately the increase in premium and the higher value of the Euro resulted in a substantial increase in the annual registration fees. The committee are very aware of the difficulties encountered by clubs in meeting their registration and have lobbied Croke Park for a reduction in insurance premiums. For 2009 we negotiated additional time for those Clubs that had been hit hard by premium increases. Unfortunately, a number of those Clubs did not adhere to the payment schedules as set out, and by the close of books for 2009 still hadn t completed payment. This is totally unacceptable, and ensures that such arrangements cannot be put in place again Fundraising Considerable effort was expended in trying to devise a scheme which had the potential to raise the funding required for Garvaghey, while also providing funds for our Clubs. Club delegates, at a specially convened meeting rejected the County Draw idea, and asked for an alternative. Income from the Annual Golf Classic in Dublin was substantially reduced and it can be assumed that this source will not be as profitable in future. Club Tyrone is our main source of fundraising. We are deeply indebted to the membership of Club Tyrone and to the PR/Marketing Committee not only for its normal assistance in fundraising but for the Garvaghey Patrons Scheme which has already proven to be a winner. Clubs must row in support for this scheme, and commit to giving 5,000 over the coming five years. Income The main source of income generated by the committee is the internal club championship. We must strive in future to maximise the income from this source. Great care must be taken when staging games to ensure that the venues selected and the timing of games cater adequately for spectator and yet maximise our income. The committee are deeply indebted, in this Year of the Volunteer, to that band of loyal men and ladies who are always available to collect gates wherever the venue and often in terrible weather conditions. Coaching & Games Development Report Bainisteoir: Áine Ní Dhálaigh Below is a brief report on the main football/hurling activities which took place within the County during Primary School Coaching The hurling primary school coaching schedule experienced major disruption at the start of the new school year due to the loss of the two hurling coaches previously appointed. This has now been resolved and we currently have two coaches who will be coaching in 37 schools. The football primary school coaching programme commenced in the second week of September. The five football coaches are coaching in a total of 88 primary schools on a weekly basis. I urge all clubs (football/hurling) to strengthen the link they have with their local primary school(s). All children should be provided with the opportunity to further develop their skills in a club environment. Clubs must realise that the main benefit of a strong club school link is that more children will enter into the club environment. If your club currently doesn t have a strong school link please let this be one of your club priorities for Club Tyrone / VHI Summer Camps The summer of 2009 saw 37 Club Tyrone football summer camps held in Tyrone. This year saw us amalgamating a number of smaller camp venues, overall this was a great success in which all children had a more enjoyable camp experience and had access to a higher standard of coaching. In total 3288 children attended the Club Tyrone camps, a slight drop on last year s figure but given the current credit crunch we can only be too happy with the turn out. -46-

47 There was a significant drop in the number of children who attended our hurling VHI camps. This was partially down to the fact that a smaller number of children attended both the football and hurling camps, with the hurling camps suffering in a drop off in numbers Preparations will be commencing shortly for the 2010 summer camps, and we ll be looking at ways in which we can improve our summer camps yet again. Next year we will also be looking at running camps for children in the age groups in both hurling and football. GO Games Overall the GO Games blitzes and leagues during 2009 were a great success. In 2010 we must look to increase the participation of our hurling clubs in GO games blitzes on a regular basis. At all times clubs/ mentors must remember that the emphasis placed on GO games is on development rather than winning and all coaches must refrain from using foul language at all times will see us roll out the Ulster Council s RESPECT initiative at all GO games blitzes. It will be the responsibility of all clubs to ensure that this implemented. Development Squads On the development squad front Tyrone fielded development squad teams in football at under 15, 16 and 17 levels and in hurling at under 14 and 16 levels. The under-16 football development squad were defeated in the final of the Buncrana Cup by a very strong Derry team whilst the U16 hurling squad went on to claim the All Ireland U16C championship. At all levels each squad competed in the Ulster Council blitzes and numerous friendly matches saw the establishment of an U14 football school of excellence squad. At the start of July both the U16 football squad and the U14 hurling squad attended an activity day in Croke Park. Each squad played two games against other neighbouring Counties. It is hoped that many of these lads will use this experience as motivation to return to Croke Park in the Tyrone colours in the near future. Many thanks to all squad mentors who gave of their time so willingly over the year and hopefully we ll continue to reap the rewards in years to come at minor, under-21 and senior level in both hurling and football. Coach Education During the year 173 coaches completed the foundation award (football) whilst 26 completed the foundation award (hurling). Due to the restructuring of the coach education programme by Croke Park no level one courses were held in The new award one course will be rolled out in January Club coaches should be encouraged to progress up the coaching ladder to ensure the future of our games within the County. The Ulster Council Volunteer Development Programme (VDP) has now commenced. All clubs are urged to make an effort to send representatives along to each course. All VDP courses are offered free of charge with many taking place within the County on a weekly basis. Details can be obtained from the Tyrone and Ulster Council websites saw the coaching committee organise a number of internal coaching courses for our club coaches/ teachers to attend. In 2010 we will be doing likewise and have a number of high profile coaches lined up. I plead to all clubs please encourage your coaches to attend the courses available. Every course has something different to offer your coaches. We as coaches must constantly look to stay one step ahead and continually look at ways in which we can improve the standard of coaching being delivered at club level. Recreational Games A number of recreational tournaments were held over the summer months. All clubs should give great consideration to establishing a recreational club team which can also be used to get ex-players back involved with the club. A number of recreational tournaments are planned for 2010, hopefully we ll see a team from your club there! -47-

48 Coaching Children with Special Needs Over the summer a number of coaching sessions were arranged throughout the County for children with special needs. Despite the small numbers who attended, enjoyment was had by all present. In 2010 our aim as a County is to make strides towards establishing a special needs County team. Can you imagine the pride and enjoyment that this would derive for these children in getting the opportunity to wear the County jersey. This will not just happen by chance, we will require the help of all club officers in spreading the word so as to encourage more parents to bring their child/ren along to participate in the sessions. We look forward to 2010 in continuing the coaching programme, in the hope that we can get more children involved. Finally I would like to take this opportunity to thank Enda Kilpatrick for his guidance and all clubs who willingly gave of their facilities throughout the year. Your support is greatly appreciated and valued! Coiste Na nóg Cathaoirleach: Ciarán MacAodha (Achadh Uí Aráin) Comhalta: Seamus Hannigan (Leas Cathaoirleach) (An Omaigh), Sean McConnell (Rúnaí) (Glean Eallaigh), Pat Clarke (An Caisleán Glas), Patrick Kelly (Baile na Móna), Adrian Gilmore (An Chorra Chríochach), Patrick Gervin (Doire Lochain), Desmond O Doherty (An Omaigh), Paul Coney (Ard Bó), Paddy O Brien (Loch Mhic Ruairí), John Coney (Coill an Chlochair), Anne Daly (Clann na ngael). Go Games Go Games continue to be very successful and the regular blitzes have again proved very enjoyable for young players in The presence of many parents and families at blitzes to support the children is very encouraging. The challenge now for clubs is to use the opportunity the blitzes provide to get more families and new people involved in club activities. The U-8 and U-10 blitzes can be a real family fun day for the parish if the enthusiasm and energy exists within the host club to take up the challenge. At the beginning of 2009 Go Games coordinator Patrick Kelly, together with the rest of the Youth Committee, undertook a review of Go Games numbers, groups and structures and this proved very beneficial. Many thanks to Patrick and to the Go Games coordinators for their dedication and hard work throughout the year: Coordinators were: Patrick Gervin, Anne Gervin, Desmond O Doherty, Paul Coney, Vincent McGill, Fiachra Woods, Martin Conroy, Damian Campbell & Sean McConnell. CCC In 2009 there was again an extensive programme of games at U-13, U-14, Feile, Og Sport, U-16 & U-18. Organising these games involved a huge volume of work, many hours of planning and incalculable phone calls and texts. Thanks are extended to Shane Dorrity who came on board this year and did a first class job as Youth Fixtures Secretary, coordinating the U-13 & U-16 competitions excellently. Thanks also to Seamus McGirr & Paddy O Brien (Youth Referee s Appointments) and Donal Magee (Medals and trophies) for their hard work and professionalism throughout the year. The Youth Committee and CCC introduced some changes to the U-13 & U-14 FL for The main change was the implementation of the Two Touch Rule. Feedback from clubs and coaches has been very positive. Perhaps further rule modifications should be considered at these age groups in 2010? Communication Many thanks to County PRO Damian Harvey and his committee for their work in producing programmes for finals as well as maintaining the excellent Tyrone GAA website. The introduction of the new Servasport computerised fixtures, results and referees appointments system in 2009 has been proved very beneficial. Thanks I would like to extend my thanks to all clubs for their help and assistance throughout the year, particularly those clubs that made their pitches available for games. We have many great clubs within the county and many dedicated club officers and youth officers within these clubs. It is certainly no coincidence that the most successful clubs at youth (and adult) level have very well organised coaching structures, hard working and enthusiastic youth officers and youth committees. -48-

49 Thanks to our referees for officiating at youth games in 2009, without the dedication of our referees the extensive programme of youth games would not be possible. Thanks also to all the members of the Youth Committee, An Coiste Bainisti, Referees Committee and to the CCC for their help and assistance. I would like to pay particular thanks to CCC Chairman Ciaran McLaughlin for all his help and support throughout the year and also congratulate him on the exceptional job he did as CCC Chairman in Coiste Traenála & Forbartha na gcluichí Cathaoirleach: Éanna Mac Giolla Phádraig The coaching and games committee was made up of 6 active members including Anne Dooher (GDM), Michael Mc Cullough (HDO), Enda Kilpatrick, Kieran Mc Hugh, Terry McCann and Pat Mc Givern. There were three full meetings and the main tasks were to oversee coaching in schools, organize summer camps, implement coach education programmes, promote mini games and oversee development squads. This year saw the restructuring of the Ulster Council coaches in the county with the replacement of the Football and Hurling Development Officers and the introduction of a Games Development Manager (GDM). Congratulations to Anne Daly who was successful in her application for this post. John Crossey was also appointed by the Ulster Council (replacing Michael Mc Cullough) with the responsibility for the promotion of hurling in the county. Michael Gallagher, Catriona McGahan, Brian Laverty, Orla O Neill, Lucinda McGinnis were all successful in their applications for the Primary Schools coaching posts. Once again however, we were the victims of our success in turning out quality coaches when the Ulster Council employed both Catriona McGahan and Brian Laverty. They were in turn replaced by Geraldine Christie and Michael Gallagher; we recently had to readvertise for two Hurling Coaches and Cormac McHugh and Declan Sherlock were the successful applicants for these two posts. CPD Courses This year we have had four courses: Date Course Coach Venue No. Attending Wed 11th Feb Strength and Conditioning Ryan Porter Omagh C.B.S. 40 Mon 16th Feb Fitness with the Ball Raymond Munroe Youth Sport Omagh 46 Mon 23rd Feb Tackling and Evasion Michael Donnelly M.U.S.A. 35 Mon 1st Mar Goalkeeping Plunkett McCallan M.U.S.A. 26 These were all excellent courses and I would encourage all club delegates to get as many coaches as they can to attend the next round of courses during the coming months Level One/New Foundation /Child Protection Course This year there have been Foundation Courses in Galbally, Urney, Dungannon, Carrickmore (2) and Greencastle. As yet there have been no Level One courses due to the restructuring of the course and the retraining of tutors. We will be running Level One courses in the new year. Summer Camps This year the coaching Committee focused on improving the quality of coaching at the summer camps. All potential coaches attended two training days and were put through their paces by our Schools coaches. The primary goal was to emphasis the important role that a summer camp coach has and that it was crucial that they could deliver a well-planned, organised day that was fun and one which the children would enjoy and remember. I believe that we achieved this and the feedback from the clubs has been very positive. Fifty three young children who took to the field before the County Final were selected from our annual summer camps. Half-Time Mini-Games We had 120 children representing the Primary Schools at the recent NFL matches against Kerry, Derry and Galway and it is anticipated that we will have the same number playing at next year s home NFL matches. -49-

50 Development Squads Once again we had schools of excellence at U-14 level and I would like to thank Ciaran McLaughlin, Kieran Mc Hugh, Brian Laverty and Kevin Hughes for the work that they have done this year. The Dev. Squads at U-15, U-16 and U-17 levels met for their regulated number of times and took part in the various blitzes organised by the Ulster Council. I would like to thank the following coaches Ciaran McBride, Seamus McCallan, Ronan McMahon, Sean Daly, Brendan McDevitt, Conleth Donnelly, Brendan Early, Ciaran Slane, Kieran O Kane, Liam Sweeney and Damian O Hagan for their enthusiasm and commitment. We are lucky to have the services of these committed coaches to nurture the undoubted talented youth of our County. Young Whistlers We had a successful course in Holy Trinity College with 45 young students gaining their Refereeing award. I wish to thank Johnny Dooher and Michael Hughes for their work in delivering this course and also thanks to Sean Rafferty and Peter Canavan for the use of the School facilities. The coaching Officer and the Games Development Manager have recently met with Johnny Dooher and a number of proposed changes to the course were discussed to try and streamline it. It is hoped that we can roll this course out in different venues next time to reduce the distance to be travelled. Club school links There was a very successful meeting for club delegates and school representatives in Kelly s Inn at the start of the season. The important role of the club school link was highlighted in great detail to all clubs in attendance. This is an area which all clubs must continue to develop so as to maximise the benefits that an established strong school link can derive for all involved. An Coiste um Forfheidhmiú Straitéiseach Cathaoirleach: Diarmaid Mac Eochaidh Baill: Alan Rodgers (Rúnaí), Sarah-Jane Kelly, Aidan Maguire, Eugene McConnell, Séamus McDonald, Gary McKiver. Yes, our Strategy sets out the way ahead for the Association here for the next five years.(1) However, two years have passed. Raising the Red Hand (RTRH) was duly adopted, there is a duty to adhere to it. In theory, it is the reference point for GAA action here, the SatNav, as all players head for their goals. Many players follow the simple game-plan but some don t. The latter is a cause for concern, serious concern. Compliments are due to those who use initiative, look for the ball, adhere to the plan and maybe even modify it in keeping with the spirit of RTRH. Individually and collectively all players are answerable to Coiste Thír Eoghain, Convention agus ár Gaelanna. Our Committee s work since the last Convention was as follows: Analysis and proposal of job descriptions of (elected) officers, functional work plans for county committees Basic operating principles for all committees (these are the essential building blocks for functionality)*1 Outline of action points for An Coiste Bainistí from The GAA Strategy and Action plan *2 Drawing up a list of basic action points that are overdue from RTRH *3 *1 Operating Principles each committee has at least a working chair and rúnaí (different people), careful consideration should be given by the chair when appointing committee members, committees work with remits and responsibilities, functionality requires meeting, communication, recording and reporting, committees need to notify CAM, Co Secretary and Chairman of meetings in advance, record/minute meetings and forward same to County Secretary, provide written reports (of committee work and plans) to County Committee meetings in advance of meetings, report to management monthly. *2 The GAA Strategy and Action plan action points Volunteers County: Annual Attracting and retaining the best workshop to be held. County officer training should be in place. We suggest empowering the Development Officer to carry out this work. -50-

51 Urbanisation An Urban Development Plan should be in place. Rural depopulation issue. Games Development Clubs: Respect Initiative. Introductory Award Coach. Communications Communication toolkits should be available for all clubs. Stationery template for all clubs. Workgroups and focus groups should be in place with ongoing communication feedback. Review:- how best to communicate. Funding Opportunities Club and County: Review best practice. Promote attendance at matches and identify one person responsible for this. Financial Excellence Club and County: Club Treasurer development programme to be set up. Inclusion and Integration County: Roll out inclusion strategy (anti-racist and go form non- to anti-sectarian). Club, Culture and Community Active cultural officer per club. Club: 125 Cultúr night. Planning Implement Raising the Red Hand. *3 Action points RTRH Action point P. 18 Code of Conduct P. 19 Review of County sub-committees, remits and responsibilities. Establishment of business arrangements for subcommittees P. 20 Annual think-in workshop Annual District Council summits County administration, if extra voluntary effort is needed it might be opened up to wiling workers from our clubs. P.22 Review of GAA in our four major urban centres P.25 Basic club Health and Safety checklist P.26 Invitation to ladies bodies to join Coiste Thír Eoghain P. 27 Alcohol Drug Strategy..Look at our County Grounds, Ladies County sponsorship P.32 GoGames and competition up to and including U14 needs strategic input CPO (Child Protection Officer) how many clubs have a functional CPO? Summer Camps Club Tyrone and/or Cúl Camps? P.34 Tyrone Volunteer Welfare Policy P.38 Sponsorship arrangements and knowledge of same Most of the targets above were due for implementation in Some may have been implemented before completion of this report without our knowledge. The fact that the report has not been challenged since the Coiste Thír Eoghain Samhain meeting indicates otherwise. This list is by no means exhaustive, one could delve deeper. It is our view that more drive and determination is needed if we are to proudly proclaim, Lámh Dhearg Abú! I ndeireadh na dála, ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil le mo chairde a chabhraigh liom ar an choiste seo. Nollaig Shona daoibhse go léir, a léitheoirí, agus Tabhartas Dé oraibh i Slán. (1) Raising the Red Hand page 5. Coiste Pleanála & Forbartha Fisiciúla Cathaoirleach: Cathal Ó Dálaigh Baill choiste: Dermot McCaughey, Donal Magee, Matt Tracey, Perry McRory, and Eunan Lindsay. Meetings:?? Facilities An Audit of Facilities in was carried out over the summer. Again this demonstrated the high levels and standards of Physical infrastructure in the County. All Football clubs have at least one pitch and 40% have two pitches. One Hurling Club has their own field and another two are in the process of acquiring their own pitch. Pavilions are in place in all but a few clubs and these are likely to be in place within the next few years. Spectator accommodation is also of a very high standard with 40% of clubs having covered spectator accommodation. A significant number of clubs also have additional facilities such as Gyms, Sports Halls and Handball Alleys. With such a large amount of property held by clubs it is -51-

52 important that their declarations of trust are in order. Most clubs have provided this information and so far all are in order. SportNI, Places for Sport In the Past year nine Clubs in the County received a total of approx 1.9m in support from Sport NI under the Places for Sport programme. This was 20% of the total spend by Sport NI in the two traunches of the programme. The result will be six new fully floodlit pitches, a new club house and a multi use games area and floodlighting for an existing training pitch. Congratulations to the successful clubs, Galbally, Fintona, Stewartstown, Aghaloo, Eglish, Castlederg, Dungannon, Clann na ngael and Moy. This programme was launched with very short notice and the deadlines were very tight. A key factor in consideration was the state of readiness of the projects and the ability of the club to complete their project in a very tight timeframe. It was only because the clubs were ready and they had all their required documentation, policies and procedures in place that they were even considered for funding by Sport NI. Credit must go to the officers of the successful clubs for their efforts. Ulster Council and Central Council Grants This year GAA grants totalling were awarded to nine different clubs in the county. Because the whole budget for 2009 was allocated by the May meeting no applications were considered at the autumn meeting. At present these grants are allocated upon completion of a project. Hence as a number of clubs that have completed projects in the past few years and not claimed their grant should start to gather the relevant documents to make a submission in the spring of CASC (Community Amateur Sports Clubs) Ulster Council hosted an information night about CASC in September. Outlined at this night were the benefits for clubs on offer with the CASC scheme. At the time 16 clubs had registered, one more club has registered since. The benefits of this scheme are immense. Basically the scheme means that a club can claim Gift Aid on all donations. The Club Tyrone model donation schemes that a number of clubs have started or a considering starting lends itself very well to CASC. With the agreement of the donor the club can increase the value of their donation by about 25%. Hence if the income for a scheme is annually in donations, HMRC can contribute an additional 5000, a significant sum for any Club. The scheme also offers various other benefits for the club. Club Maith Club Maith has now been rolled out to all clubs. As most of you are aware this is a club accreditation scheme. The scheme assesses al aspects of a well run club. The key points are Club Governance, Duty of Care, Community Enhancement, Culture and Heritage and Coaching and Games Development. To date four clubs have registered for club Maith. These Clubs will be assessed early in the New Year. All clubs are encouraged to seek this accreditation. It serves several purposes 1. It will confirm to everyone that your club provides a top quality service to your community. 2. It gives the officers of the club guidance for the administration of the club. 3. All members of the club know what they need to do to maintain a successful club. 4. It will ease the process when applying for funding from external bodies in future. It may even be a prerequisite. Speaking as a member of a club that went through the pilot programme I found the portfolio very useful when applying for SportNI funding. Conclusion At the end of 2008 SportNI were planning programme of investment lasting several years. This changes half way through the year. Most capital programmes were suspended for several years. The latest information is that the will resume about None the less clubs should still prepare their plans and be in a high state of readiness when the next round of funding becomes available. Clubs can do this by identifying there needs, seek Club Maith accreditation, register for CASC and get their match funding in place. I would also like to take this opportunity to express my sincerest thanks to all those who helped me throughout the year, the members of the development committee and the management committee. Most importantly thanks to the officers and members who run the clubs and do the legwork that build and develop the association in the county. Congratulations to all the clubs who completed projects in the current year and best of luck to the clubs who have started on new projects. Remember development does not start or stop but is a continuous process of evolution. -52-

53 NA RÚIN (Motions) 1. That Rule 6.27 T.O. (2009) be amended as follows: Replace Paragraph (A) (ii) Round 4 This Round shall involve the four winners of the Round 3 Qualifiers. A draw shall be made to determine the two pairings. The winners will progress to the All- Ireland quarterfinals. The four Provincial Champions shall play each other. A draw shall be made to determine the pairings. The winners will progress to the All-Ireland semifinals; the losers will progress to the All-Ireland quarterfinals. Round 5 Each of the two losing Provincial Champions from Round 4 shall play one of the two Qualifiers winners from Round 4. Delete Paragraph (A) (iii) Replace Paragraph (A) (iv) as follows: All-Ireland Semi-finals Each of the two Provincial Champions winners from Round 4 shall play one of the two winners from Round 5 where the Provincial Rota system shall apply. If a Provincial Championship winning team is defeated in Round 5, the team that defeats it shall take its place in the Semi-final. Coiste Thír Eoghain 2. That Bye Law (4.12) be deleted and replaced by: County Teams Management and Panels Committee whose membership shall be as outlined in the Charter for County Committee/Player Relationships as approved by Ard Chomhairle from time to time, and whose functions shall be as outlined in Rule 3.22 (xii) T.O Coiste Thír Eoghain 3. That Bye Law 2 and 3 be amended as outlined below to allow for the election of a Hurling Officer at County Convention and to have the person elected be a member of the County Committee, and that Bye Laws 4.1, 4.2 and 4.13 be amended to allow the person elected to serve on the Management Committee, the CCC and the Hurling Development Committee. The amended Bye Laws to read as follows: Bye Law 2. In accordance with Rule 3.11, T.O the annual County Convention shall elect the following : Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Development Officer, Coaching Officer, Officer for Irish Language & Culture, Youth Officer, PRO and Hurling Officer. It shall also elect a representative on Central Council and two representatives on the Ulster Council as well as representatives of clubs and subcommittees as detailed in Bye-Law 3 (f), (g) and (h). Bye Law 3. The County Committee shall consist of the following officials: (a) Officers: Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Development Officer, Coaching Officer, Officer for Irish Language & Culture, Youth Officer, PRO and Hurling Officer. (b) Central Council Representative (c) Ulster Council Representatives (2) (d) Representatives of Clubs (1 person to be nominated from each Adult Club, on nomination form issued for County Convention) All of the above, except the fulltime Secretary, shall be elected at the Annual Convention In accordance with Riail 58 T.O. (2008) The following shall be members of the County Committee, also. (e) County Referees Administrator (f) County Handball Representative (g) County Primary Schools Representative (h) County Post-Primary Schools Representative All members, except the fulltime Secretary, shall have full voting rights. -53-

54 Bye Law 4.1 Management Committee (15 Members) To consist of the following Officers and Representatives elected at the County Convention: Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Development Officer, Coaching Officer, Officer for Irish Language and Culture, Youth Officer, Public Relations Officer, the Hurling Officer, two Provincial Council Representatives, and the Central Council Representative. The County Secretary shall also be a member of the Management Committee. Bye Law 4.2 Competitions Control Committee (11 Members) To consist of a Chairman (who will be the Vice-Chairman of the County Committee), a Vice-Chairman, a Secretary, an Adult Fixtures Secretary, the Youth Officer, a Youth Fixtures Secretary, a Hurling Fixtures Secretary (the Hurling Officer), a Disciplinary Secretary, 1 Assistant Secretary for Adult Referees Appointments, 2 Assistant Secretaries for Youth Referees Appointments and the County Referees Administrator. Plenary powers shall be delegated to the Competitions Control Committee except in matters relating to Transfers, and Grading of clubs and players within the county (Rule 38 (e) & Rule 155 (exception), T.O. 2008). These are matters for the Co. Committee. Bye Law 4.13 Hurling Development Committee (11 Members) To consist of a Chairman, the Hurling Officer, the Coaching Officer and one representative of each Hurling Club within the County. The Hurling Development Officer shall be a member of this Committee. It shall be responsible for the development of hurling at Club and Schools levels within the county. Cluain Eo 4. That Bye-Law 4.13 be amended to read: 4.13 Hurling Development Committee (11 Members) To consist of a Chairman, a secretary (appointed from within the membership of the Committee) and one representative of each Hurling Club within the County. The CGDM shall be a member of this Committee. It shall be responsible for the development of hurling at Club and Schools levels within the county. An Srath Ban 5. That Bye Law 4.2 be amended to read as follows: 4.2 Competitions Control Committee (11 Members) To consist of a Chairman (who will be the Vice-Chairman of the County Committee), a Vice-Chairman, a Secretary, an Adult Fixtures Secretary, the Youth Officer, a Youth Fixtures Secretary, a Hurling Fixtures Secretary (the Hurling Officer), a Disciplinary Secretary, 1 Assistant Secretary for Adult Referees Appointments, 2 Assistant Secretaries for Youth Referees Appointments and the County Referees Administrator. Plenary powers shall be delegated to the Competitions Control Committee except in matters relating to Transfers, and Grading of clubs and players within the county (Rule 38 (e) & Rule 155 (exception), T.O. 2008) [Rule 6.8 (e) and 7.11 (exception) T.O. 2009]. These are matters for the Co. Committee. The CCC may convene a meeting with representatives of clubs as it deems necessary to discuss fixtures and/or discipline but any change to competitions or regulations relating to fixtures can only be made at a meeting of the County Committee. An Goirtín 6. That Bye Law 4.2 be amended to read as follows: 4.2 Competitions Control Committee (11 Members) To consist of a Chairman (who will be the Vice-Chairman of the County Committee), a Vice-Chairman, a Secretary, an Adult Fixtures Secretary, the Youth Officer, a Youth Fixtures Secretary, a Hurling Fixtures Secretary, a Disciplinary Secretary, 1 Assistant Secretary for Adult Referees Appointments, 2 Assistant Secretaries for Youth Referees Appointments and the County Referees Administrator. Plenary powers shall be delegated to the Competitions Control Committee except in matters relating to Transfers, and Grading of clubs and players within the county (Rule 38 (e) & Rule 155 (exception), T.O. 2008) [Rule 6.8 (e) and 7.11 (exception) T.O. 2009]. These are matters for the Co. Committee. The CCC may convene a meeting with representatives of clubs as it deems necessary to discuss fixtures and/or discipline but any change to competitions or regulations relating to fixtures can only be made at a meeting of the County Committee. An Goirtín -54-

55 7. That a new section be added to Bye Law 4.2 and amended by the addition of the following: The CCC shall present, for approval, to the monthly meetings (April to October inclusive) of the County Management Committee, its programme of Senior, Intermediate and Junior Championship fixtures, including proposed venues and times. An Goirtín 8. That Bye Law 7 be amended to read as follows: County Committee meetings shall be held monthly from January to November commencing at a time and on a night to be agreed upon by County Committee members. Cluain Eo 9.That Bye-Law 11 County Tyrone Bye-Laws be amended to read: Any sub-committee of the County Committee which has responsibility for the enforcement of disciplinary rules and/or competition regulations, will not impose a fine of more than 300 for any infringement or accumulation of infringements arising from any one game. An Bearach 10. A new County Bye Law be introduced to read as follows: All appointments to sub committees in Tyrone must be ratified by the Tyrone County Committee. No sub committee in Tyrone, except those whose composition is defined by Bye Law, shall have more than one member from any club unit in Tyrone appointed to the sub committee by the Tyrone County Committee. This restriction does not apply to elected positions. An Goirtín 11. Add to Rule 2.1 Official Guide (2009) an additional section as follows: (g) The Association will not give special recognition to any body, group or organization, purporting to represent any individuals or grouping within the membership of the Association Cill Dhreasa 12. Add to Rule 3.48 Official Guide (2009) the following: The salary and other benefits including pension contributions paid to the Director General by the Association shall be published in the Audited Accounts presented to Congress as per Rule 3.38 (a) Cill Dhreasa NA MOLTAÍ (Recommendations) 1. Comhairle Uladh will on an annual basis decide the minimum ground rent that will be paid to a club for hosting an Ulster Council fixture. This minimum amount should reflect the realistic current cost of preparing a venue. Dún Geannain 2. That the Ulster Council considers playing Ulster Club Championship games on non-county grounds where facilities are up to the required standard, and when at the end of a season, the playing surface is superior to that of some County grounds. An Bearach 3. Any Club which has paid Players Injury Scheme to cover an under-21 team should automatically be included in the Under-21 championship draw. Dún Geannain 4. That the powers that be take a serious look at admission charges to club championship matches in these recessionary times. An Droim Mór -55-

56 5. All monetary fines imposed on Tír Eoghain clubs by any CLG bodies acting on behalf of Coiste Thír Eoghain be directed in toto to the Garvaghey development. Trí Leac 6. Motion 15 should be replaced by the following: County Finalists shall be afforded the same preparation period for Senior, Intermediate and Junior FC Finals. An Srath Ban 7. All subcommittees, with the possible exception of CCC, are bound by relevant decisions/advice of Coiste Thír Eoghain. Trí Leac 8. All clubs should be given the opportunity to nominate/propose people for the sub committees either through club secretary , county committee meeting, or chairman & secretary s meeting. Cluain Eo 9. That Clubs can nominate individuals for membership of Sub Committees rather than being personally invited on. Ard Bó AINMNIÚCHAIN (Nominations) Cathaoirleach: Ciaran McLaughlin (An Srath Ban) Leas-Cathaoirleach: Gerard Bradley (An Goirtín), Mark Conway (Cill Dhreasa), Pat Darcy (An Taite Riabhach), Damian Harvey (An Chorra Chríochach), Roisin Jordan (Eaglais), Peter Kennedy (Doire Locháin), Donal Magee (Coill an Chlochair), Joe McCabe (Cluain Eo), Dermot McCaughey (Trí Leac), Michael McCaughey (Trí Leac), Eugene McConnell (An Clochar), Paddy O Brien (Loch Mhic Ruairí). Rúnaí Cúnta: Eileen Connolly (An Baile Nua), Cliodhna Kerr (An Charraig Mhór), Eugene McConnell, Michael McCaughey (outgoing), Michael McGoldrick (Eiscreach), Ciaran McKenna (An Clochar) Cisteoir: Gerard Donaghy (Cill Íseal), Michael Harvey (Cabhán a Chaortainn) (outgoing), Hugh McAleer (An Bearach). Cisteoir Cúnta: Michael Harvey, Dermot McCaughey, Seamus McDonald (Coill an Chlochair) (outgoing). Ball Árd Chomhairle: Cuthbert Donnelly (Achadh Lú), Brendan Harkin (Coill an Chlochair) (outgoing), Dermot McCaughey, Liam Nelis (Éadán na dtorc). Baill Chomhairle Uladh: Gerard Bradley, Eileen Connolly, Mark Conway, Cathal Daly (Eaglais), Pat Darcy, Paul Doris (Dún Geanainn), Aodhán Harkin (An Srath Ban), Donal McAnallen (Eaglais), Pat McCartan (An Bearach), Dermot McCaughey, Michael McCaughey, Michael McGoldrick (Eiscreach), Gerry McElroy (Eochar). Oifigeach Caidreamh Poiblí: Damian Harvey (outgoing). Oifigeach Forbartha: Cathal Daly (outgoing). Oifigeach Oiliúna: Barry Campbell (An Droim Mór), Enda Kilpatrick (Cabhán a Chaortainn) (outgoing). Oifigeach na nóg: Shane Dorrity (Oileán a Ghuail), Terry McCann (Coill an Chlochair), Eugene McConnell. -56-

57 Oifigeach Cultúr & Teanga: Cliodhna Kerr, Donal Magee (outgoing). Eugene McConnell, Dermot McCaughey Baill an Choiste: Michael Muldoon (Achadh Lú), Kevin Teague (Ard Bó), Bernie McGirr (Eochar), Michael McCann (An Bearach), Martin O Neill (Brocach), James O Neill (Clann na ngael), Sean McElroy (An Clochar), Mel Taggart (Cluain Eo), Adrian Scullin (An Chorra Chriochach), Packie O Neill (Doire Treasc), Paul McCaffrey (An Droim Mhór), Seamus McGale (An Droim Caoin), Cathal McLaughlin (An Droim Ratha), Aidan Currie (Éadán na dtorc), Sean Donaghy (Eaglais), Sean McKenna (Aireagal Chiaráin), Sarah Jane Kelly (E. R. Uí Néill), Seamus Marlow (Eiscreach), Alan Richardson (An Fionntamhnach), Shane Murphy (An Gall Bhaile), Eunan Lindsay (Gleann Eallaigh), Gabriel Treanor (An Goirtín), Perry McCrory (An Caisleán Glas), Kieran Kelly (Cill Dreasa), Milo Skeffington (Cill Íseal), Niall McKenna (Coill an Chlochair), John O Hagan (Killyman), Seamus Mullan (Loch Mhic Ruairí), Aidan Maguire (An Baile Nua), Gerry McNamee (An Omaigh), Aodhán Harkin (An Srath Ban), Gerard McGinn (An Taite Riabhach), Dermot McCaughey (Trí Leac). Appendix 1 An Coiste Bainistí There were 11 meetings of the Management Committee during the course of the year with attendances as follows: Pat Darcy (11), Cathal Daly (10), Cuthbert Donnelly (9), Damian Harvey (9), Michael Harvey (11), Donal Magee (11), Enda Kilpatrick (9), Brendan Harkin (9), Dominic McCaughey (11), Michael McCaughey (11), Seamus McDonald (8), Kieran McHugh (8), Ciaran McLaughlin (9), Liam Nelis (8). The Tyrone County Committee met on six occasions in 2009 and the following attendances were recorded. County Committee 2009 Club Member No. of Meetings Attended Achadh Lu Michael Muldoon 4 Achadh Ui Arain Liam Lynch 4 Ard Bo Kevin Teague 6 Eochar Bernie McGirr 5 Berach Michael McCann 5 Bruach Aille John Talbot 4 Brocach Martin O Neill 3 An Charraig Mhor Sean Daly 3 Caislean na Deirge Aidan Rushe 4 Clann na ngael James O Neill 5 Clochar Sean Mc Elroy 6 Cluain Eo Mel Taggart 3 Oileann a Ghuail Shane Dorrity 5 An Chorra Criochach Aidrian Scullin 5 Doire Lochain Joey Mc Lernon 6 Doire Treasc Packie O Neill 4 Domhnach Mor Patsy Hetherington 5 Deargais Liam Strain 0 An Droir Mhor Barry Campbell 4 Droim Caoin Seamus Mc Gale 3 Droim Ratha Cathal McLaughlin 5 Dun Geanainn Paul Doris 5 Eadan na dtorc Aidan Currie 5 Eaglais Sean Donaghy 3 Eoghan Roe O Neill Gerry Casey 0 Aireagal Chiarain Sean Mc Kenna 6 Eiscreach Joe Marlow 6 Fionntamhnach Alan Richardson 6 Gallbhaile Joe Cassidy 4 Gleann Eallaigh Eunan Lindsay 5 Gortin Gabriel Treanor 4 An Chaislean Ghlas Perry Mc Crory 5 Cill Dreasa Kieran Kelly 2 Cill Iseal Milo Skeffington 5 Coill an Chlochair Niall McKenna 5 Cill na mban John O Hagan 3 Loch Mhic Ruairi Seamus Mullan 4 Baile na Mona Paul Quinn 4 An Mhaigh Peter Duffy 5 An Baile Nua Aidan Maguire 6 An Omaigh Gerry McNamee 6 Cabhan an Chaortainn Gerry McKenna 4 An Charraig Dominic Murphy 5 An Chraobh Declan Laverty 6 An Strath Ban Aidan Harkin 4 Taite Riabhach Gerry McGinn 6 Tri Leac Dermot McCaughey 6 Urnai Ryan O Neill 2 Hurling An Charraig Mhór Sean Grogan 3 Dun Geanainn Thomas Colton 5 Naomh Colum Cille Seamus McDonald 3 Na Seamrogai Michael McGlinchey 0 Gaeil an Ceapach Owen Roe O Neill 3 Cumman na Brian McGurk 5 mbunscoileanna Cumman na 0 ngairmscoileanna Coiste Liathroid Laimhe Martin Mullan 0 Na Oifigigh Cathaoirleach Pat Darcy 6 Leas Chathaoirleach Ciaran McLaughlin 6 Runai Dominic McCaughey 5 Runai Cunta Michael McCaughey 5 Cisteoir Michael Harvey 6 Cisteair Cunta Seamus Mc Donald 5 Ard Chomhairle Brendan Harkin 5 OCP Damian Harvey 6 Oifigeach Cultur & Teanga Donal Magee 5 Oifigeach na nóg Kieran McHugh 3 Oifigeach Forbartha Cathal Daly 5 Oifigeach Oiluna Enda Kilpatrick 5 Comhairle Uladh 1 Liam Nelis 4 Comhairle Uladh 2 Cuthbert Donnelly 5 Uachtarán James Treacy 3-57-

58 Appendix 2 Na Fo-Choistí (Sub-Committees) 2009 Management Committee (14) Pat Darcy (An Taite Riabhach) (Chairman) Ciaran McLaughlin (An Srath Ban) (Vice-Chairman) Dominic McCaughey (Trí Leac) (Secretary) Michael McCaughey (Trí Leac) (Asst. Secretary) Michael Harvey (Cabhán a Chaorthainn) (Treasurer) Seamus McDonald (Coill an Chlochair) (Asst. Treasurer) Cuthbert Donnelly (Achadh Lú) (Comhairle Uladh) Liam Nelis (Éadán na dtorc) (Comhairle Uladh) Brendan Harkin (Coill an Chlochair) (Ard Chomhairle) Donal Magee (Coill an Chlochair) (Cultural Officer) Kieran McHugh (Achadh Uí Arain) (Youth Officer) Enda Kilpatrick (Cabhán a Chaorthainn) (Coaching Officer) Damian Harvey (An Chorra Chríochach) (PRO) Cathal Daly (Eaglais) (Development Officer) Competitions Control Committee (CCC) (13) Ciaran McLaughlin (An Srath Ban) (Chairman) Donal Magee (Coill an Chlochair) (Vice-Chairman) Aidan Fitzgerald (Doire Treasc) (Secretary) Barry Loughran (Cill Dhreasa) (Adult Fixtures) Shane Dorrity (Oileán a Ghuail) (Youth Fixtures) Kieran McHugh (Achadh Uí Aráin) (Youth Fixtures) John Coney (Coill an Chlochair) (Youth Fixtures) Ciaran Coyle (Eoghan Ruadh) (Hurling Fixtures) Alan Richardson (Fionntamhnach) (Adult Referees) Seamus McGirr (Eochar) (Youth Referees) Paddy O Brien (Loch Mhic Ruairí) (Youth Referees) Roisin Jordan (Eaglais) (Discipline) Sean Ruddy (An Charraig) (Referees Administrator) Hearings Committee (8) Michael Kerr (An Charraig Mhór) (Chairman) Paul Doris (Dún Geanainn) (Vice-Chairman) James O Neill (Clann na ngael) Packie O Neill (Doire Treasc) Adrian Scullin (An Chorra Chríochach) Owen Roe O Neill (Gaeil an Ceapach) Margaret Keenan (An Goirtín) Sean McElroy (An Chlochar) Development Committee (6) Cathal Daly (Eaglais) (Chairman) Dermot McCaughey (Trí Leac) Donal Magee (Coill an Chlochair) Eunan Lindsay (Gleann Eallaigh) Perry McCrory (An Caisleán Glas) Matt Treacy (Cill Dhreasa) Coaching & Games Development Committee (6) Enda Kilpatrick (Cabhán a Chaorthainn) (Chairman) Anne Daly (Clann na ngael) (GDM) Mickey McCullough (Ó Dhonnabháin Rossa) (HDM) (Departed May) Kieran McHugh (Achadh Uí Arain) Terry McCann (Coill an Chlochair) Pat McGivern (Cumann na mbún Scoileanna) Culture Committee (6) Donal Magee (Coill an Chlochair) (Chairman) Cliodhna Kerr (An Charraig Mhór) (Secretary) Seamus Kilpatrick (Cabhán a Chaorthainn) Eamon Campbell (Doire Treasc) Cormac McAleer (An Charraig Mhór) Oliver Corr (Oilean a Ghuail) -58-

59 PR & Marketing Committee (6) Hugh McAleer (An Bearach) (Chairman) Damian Harvey (An Chorra Chríóchach) (Secretary) Roisin Dooher (E. R. Uí Neill) John Mulgrew (Domhnach Mór) Patrick Harte Adrian Colton (Eaglais) Youth Committee (7) Kieran McHugh (Achadh Uí Aráin) (Chairman) Sean McConnell (Gleann Eallaigh) (Secretary) Seamus Hannigan (An Omaigh) Pat Clarke (An Caisleán Glas) Adrian Gilmore (An Chorra Chríochach) Patrick Gervin (Doire Lochain) Referees Administration Committee (7) Johnny Dooher (E. R. Uí Néill) (Chairman) Michael Hughes (Domhnach Mór) (Secretary) Sean Ruddy (An Charraig) (Administrator) Patsy Taggart (Cluain Eo) P Joe McDermott (An Caisleán Glas) Shane Corr (Oileán a Ghuail) Paddy O Brien (Loch Mhic Ruairí) Finance Committee (10) Michael Harvey (Cabhán a Chaorthainn) (Chairman) Seamus McDonald (Coill an Chlochair) (Secretary) Frank Campbell (Cabhán a Chaorthainn) Gerard Donaghy (Cill Íseal) Pat Darcy (An Taite Riabhach) Liam Nelis (Éadán na dtorc) Cathal Daly (Eaglais) Dominic McCaughey (Trí Leac) Aiden O Neill (Éadán na dtorc) Paul Doris (Dún Geanainn) Information Technology Committee (4) Damian Harvey (An Chorra Chríochach) (Chairman) Dominic McCaughey (Trí Leac) Ciaran McLaughlin (An Srath Ban) Kieran McHugh (Achadh Uí Arain) County Panels Finance Committee (7) Michael Harvey (Cabhán a Chaorthainn) (Chairman) Mickey Harte (Bainisteoir) Brian Dooher (Football Captain) Michael McCaughey (Trí Leac) Tony Fawl (Bainisteoir) Stephen Donnelly (Hurling Captain) Cathal Daly (Eaglais) Human Resources Committee (3) Pat Darcy (An Taite Riabhach) (Chairman) Michael Harvey (Cabhán a Chaorthainn) Margaret Keenan (An Goirtín) Communications Workgroup (8) Damian Harvey (An Chorra Chríochach) (Chairman) Brendan Harkin (Coill an Chlochair) Gerard Treacy (An Bearach) Gerry McGinn (An Taite Riabhach) Kenny Curran (Loch Mhic Ruairí) Alan Rodgers (An Bearach) Paddy Hunter (An Omaigh) Eugene McConnell (An Clochar) -59-

60 Hurling Development Workgroup (9) Brendan Harkin (Coill an Chlochair) (Chairman) Mickey McCullough (Na Rossa) (HDM) (Departed May) Breda Rafferty (Éire Óg) Ciaran Coyle (Eoghan Ruadh) George Byrne (Naomh Colmcille) Ciaran McLaughlin (An Srath Ban) Gary McGettigan (Na Seamróga) Owen Roe O Neill (Gaeil na Ceapach) Healy Park & Stand Workgroup (6) Seamus Hannigan (An Omaigh) (Chairman) Dominic McCaughey (Trí Leac) (Secretary) Michael Harvey (Cabhán a Chaorthainn) (Treasurer) Peter Tierney (An Omaigh) Pat Darcy (An Taite Riabhach) John McElholm (An Omaigh) Referees Administrator Sean Ruddy (An Charraig) Team Liaison Officers (5) Michael McCaughey Peil Shinnsear Michael Harvey Peil Faoi-21 Ciaran McLaughlin Peil Faoi-18 Cathal Daly Iomána Shinnsear, Faoi-21 Damian Harvey Iomána Faoi-18, -16 Stewards Work-Group (6) Oliver McHugh (Dún Geanainn) (Chairman) John McElholm (An Omaigh) Gerry McGinn (An Taite Riabhach) Adrian O Kane (Droim Ratha) Mickey Kelly (Dún Geanainn) Michael McCarney (An Omaigh) (Safety Officer) Strategic Implementation Committee (7) Dermot McCaughey (Trí Leac ) (Chairman) Seamus McDonald (Coill an Chlochair) Sarah Jane Kelly (E. R. Uí Neill) Gary McKiver (An Brocach) Eugene McConnell (Clochar) Aidan Maguire (An Baile Nua) Alan Rodgers (An Bearach) County HQ Development Committee (8) Liam Nelis (Éadán na dtorc) (Chairman) Dominic McCaughey (Trí Leac) (Secretary) Michael Harvey (Cabhán a Chaorthainn) Pat Darcy (An Taite Riabhach) John Mulgrew (Domhnach Mór) Jackie Duffy (An Mhaigh) Michael McGoldrick (Eiscreach) Cathal Daly (Eaglais) Alcohol & Substance Abuse Committee (6) Cuthbert Donnelly (Achadh Lú) (Chairman) Ciaran McLaughlin (An Srath Ban) Roisin Falconer (An Baile Nua) Mary Connolly (Eochar) Paul Mallon (Éadan na dtorc) Pat McGivern (Cluain Eo) Integration Committee (3) Ciaran McLaughlin Mairead Mason Anne Marie Meehan (Chairman) (Secretary) -60-

61 APPENDIX 3 Ticket Allocations A summary of the distribution of All-Ireland tickets for the football and hurling finals is provided in the following tables: Number Percentage Football Clubs Hurling Clubs Sub-Committees Sponsors Players & Managers Former Officials Others TOTAL: Table 1 Distribution of All-Ireland Hurling Finals Tickets Number Percentage Clubs Teams & Managers Sub-Committees Sponsors Former Officials Others TOTAL: Table 2 Distribution of All-Ireland Football Tickets. In addition to the tickets distributions as indicated here for the All-Ireland finals, all of Tyrone s championship games, from the opener against Armagh in Clones until the All-Ireland semifinal with Cork, involved advance sales of tickets. The introduction of tickets for purchase prior to four of the county s NFL fixtures (against Dublin, Kerry, Galway and Derry) in the early spring ensured that supporters were always well catered for, but the club officials responsible for the collection and distribution of the tickets were rarely out of work in Many Tyrone supporters quickly recognised the excellent value of the new season ticket that was launched by Croke Park twelve months ago; while all counties did not use their full allocation of 250 tickets, the Tyrone season tickets were sold out well before the commencement of the national league, with demand being much in excess of the availability. It would appear that this novel season ticket scheme will be extended significantly in some counties in the immediate future. Appendix 4 Transfers Approved by Ard Chomhairle 2009 Name Present Club New Club Date Brendan Quinn Derrylaughan Fulham Irish 12/12/2008 Terence Tracey Greencastle Ulster, NACB 14/01/2009 Michael Barr Strabane Ballyfermot 14/01/2009 Niall McGaughey Loughmacrory Eire Óg, Cork 30/01/2009 Stephen McDonnell Clann na ngael Annanough, Laois 04/02/2009 Mark Keyes Dromore St Dympna s, Herts 18/02/2009 Peter Donaghy St Joseph s, Ealing Stewartstown 26/02/2009 Francis Treanor Tattyreagh St Barnabas, Warws. 08/02/2009 Mark McNulty John Mitchell s, Lancs Gortin 11/03/2009 Conor Teague Oisin s, Lancs Brocach 02/03/2009 James McNamee Wolfe Tones, Australia Eskra 02/03/2009 Mark Beattie Omagh Naomh Pádraig, Lancs. 06/03/2009 Eamon Farrell Strabane Ellan Vallin, Lancs 06/03/2009 James Campbell Drumragh Oisin s, Lancs 06/03/2009 Declan O Brien Dromore Longford 12/03/2009 Patrick Bell John Mitchell s, Lancs Ardboe 04/04/2009 John Gallagher St Brendan s, London Castlederg 03/04/2009 Michael Caldwell Owen Roes St Peter s, Lancs 21/03/2009 Karol Lynch McCurtin s, London Errigal Ciaran 04/04/2009 Colm Holland Augher Grangenalvin, Kildare 04/04/2009 Aloysius Connolly St Josephs/O Connells, Dublin Augher 09/04/2009 Stephen Jordan Cuchulainn s, London Eglish 23/04/2009 Mark Bradley Cookstown Cuchulainn s, Yorks. 10/04/2009 Peter Holland Killeeshil Cuchulainn s, Yorks. 10/04/2009 Jarlath Harte Errigal Ciaran St Brendan s, London 10/04/2009 Michael Cattermole Fintona St Barnabas, Warws. 10/04/

62 William Lyons Aghascragh, Galway Naomh Colum Cille 23/04/2009 Kieran McElvanna Ballyclough, Cork Augher 23/04/2009 Karl McGuckin Edendork Parnell s, Dublin 16/04/2009 Nigel Loughran McCurtin s, London Errigal Ciaran 29/04/2009 Gary Keenan Tyrone, New York Trillick 06/05/2009 Aidan Garry Tyrone, New York Trillick 06/05/2009 Kenneth Daly Aghabollogue, Cork Fintona 10/05/2009 Chris Elliott Urney John Mitchell s, Lancs 02/05/2009 John Paul McCanny Dregish John Mitchell s, Lancs 02/05/2009 Martin Hamill Killeeshil Tyrone, New York 02/05/2009 Stephen McNeice Coalisland Sinn Fein, Melbourne 16/05/2009 Damian Meenagh Beragh Wolfe Tone s, Melbourne 16/05/2009 Jarlath Daly Augher St Barnabas, Warws. 20/05/2009 Shane McCann John Mitchell s, Lancs Clonoe 29/05/2009 Barry McGuigan St Joseph s, London Moortown 10/06/2009 Damian Quinn Brocagh Cú Chulainn s, Yorkshire 05/06/2009 Sean Coyle Gortin Tyrone, New York 10/06/2009 John McShane Killyman St Brendan s, London 10/06/2009 Stephen Colhoun Pomeroy Four Provinces, New York 10/06/2009 Barry Hurson Dungannon Oisin s, Lancs 10/06/2009 Barry Owens Beragh St Benedict s, Yorkshire 10/06/2009 Paul Hagan Kildress Tyrone, New York 10/06/2009 Mel McCaughey Augher St Peter s, Lancs 10/06/2009 Neill Donnelly Carrickmore Sinn Fein, Melbourne 20/06/2009 Barry Lennon Kildress Tyrone, New York 30/06/2009 Paddy Mallon Eglish Four Provinces, New York 30/06/2009 Michael Jordan Eglish Four Provinces, New York 30/06/2009 James McCann Eglish Four Provinces, New York 30/06/2009 Christopher Colhoun Pomeroy Four Provinces, New York 30/06/2009 Peter Haughey Castlederg McCurtain s, London 30/06/2009 Kevin McSorley Newtownstewart Tyrone, New York 06/07/2009 Gavin McAloon Trillick Ellen Gael, Lancs 14/07/2009 Damian Corr Galbally Tyrone, New York 22/07/2009 Nessan McQuaid Navan O Mahoney s Fintona 09/08/2009 Daire McEnhill Augher St Peter s, Lancs 09/08/2009 Ronan McGurk Ardboe Dunedin Connolly s, Scotland 09/08/2009 Martin Kelly Loughmacrory Dundee Dalriada 20/08/2009 Barry McGurke Galbally Dundee Dalriada 20/08/2009 Paddy Mallon Four Provinces, New York Eglish 26/09/2009 Michael Jordan Four Provinces, New York Eglish 26/09/2009 James McCann Four Provinces, New York Eglish 26/09/2009 Paul Duggan Galbally Young Ireland s, Yorks 16/09/2009 Nigel Coleman Beragh Clonlara, Clare 25/09/2009 Gary Duffin Hugh O Neill s, Yorks Pomeroy 21/09/2009 Barry McDermott Errigal Ciaran Ballyclough, Cork 24/10/2009 Transfers Approved by Comhairle Uladh 2009 Name Present Club New Club Date Aiden McCarron Fintona Enniskillen 16/12/2008 Niall Conway Clann na ngael St Brigid s, Belfast 26/01/2009 Conor Mullan Drumragh St Brigid s, Belfast 26/01/2009 Michael McCullough Moy O Donovan Rossa, Antrim 28/02/2009 Michael McCullough Eoghan Ruadh O Donovan Rossa, Antrim 28/02/2009 Christopher Murphy Enniskillen Trillick 07/04/2009 Seamus Hutchinson Eoghan Ruadh Cuchulainn s, Armagh 07/04/2009 John Gallagher Four Masters Brocach 28/02/2009 John Paul McGeough Eglish Killeavy, Armagh 07/04/2009 Brendan McDevitt Downpatrick Newtownstewart 28/04/2009 Patrick Grant Kilcoo Edendork 07/04/2009 Damien Teague Ceathrú Aodha Dhuibh, Down Clonoe 07/04/2009 Fergal McCluskey Eoghan Ruadh Gort na Móna, Antrim 07/04/2009 Stephen Marron St Ergnat s, Moneyglass Dregish 07/04/2009 Shea Reynolds Éire Óg, Craigavon Dungannon 07/04/2009 Thomas O Neill Lifford Owen Roe O Neill s 07/04/2009 Pat McNabb Trillick Lifford 07/04/2009 Niall Conwell Strabane Ardoyne Kickham s 07/04/2009 Paul Gallagher Lifford Urney 07/04/2009 Damien O Hagan Drumquin Ederney 07/04/2009 John Crane Shamrocks Setanta, Donegal 28/04/2009 Garreth McCullagh Doire Colmcille Glenelly 28/04/2009 Niall McDonald Edendork Collegeland 28/04/2009 Brendan McAnespy Bredagh Trillick 15/05/2009 Ryan Gillen Devenish Tattyreagh 06/06/2009 Liam Murray St Brigid s, Antrim Errigal Ciaran 06/06/2009 Patrick Bell Ardboe Con Magee s, Glenravel 06/06/2009 Dwayne Owens Kildress Ogra Colmcille, Derry 06/06/

63 Jamie Currie Pearse Óg, Armagh Moy 06/06/2009 Brian McMahon Donaghmore Ballymaguigan 22/09/2009 Niall McCarroll Eskra Burt, Donegal 06/06/2009 Declan Campbell Rock Ogra Colmcille, Derry 06/06/2009 Adrian Scullion Ceathrú Aodha Dhuibh, Down Eskra 06/06/2009 Ruairi McGuigan St Paul s, Antrim Newtownstewart 22/09/2009 Brendan Martin Carrickmore St Gall s, Antrim 06/06/2009 Kieran McCartney Sarsfields, Antrim Éire Óg, Carrickmore 22/09/2009 Ryan Trainor Aghaloo Pearse Óg, Armagh 06/06/2009 Transfers Approved by Coiste Thír Eoghain 2009 Name Present Club New Club Date Sean O Neill Coalisland Stewartstown 03/03/2009 Gareth Coney Moortown Cookstown 03/03/2009 Brian Conway Clann na ngael Owen Roes 03/03/2009 Aidan Quinn Ardboe Moortown 03/03/2009 Eamon McGlinchey Brackaville Coalisland 03/03/2009 Anthony McCormack Omagh Glenelly 03/03/2009 Stephen Beattie Aghaloo Eskra 03/03/2009 Conor Hegarty Beragh Killyclogher 03/03/2009 Darren Hegarty Beragh Killyclogher 03/03/2009 John Hanna Pomeroy Galbally 03/03/2009 Barry McKenna Dungannon Aghaloo 03/03/2009 Matthew McGirr Errigal Ciaran Augher 03/03/2009 Alan Walker Dungannon Galbally 03/03/2009 Shane Mullin Errigal Ciaran Loughmacrory 03/03/2009 Declan Faulkner Errigal Ciaran Tattyreagh 03/03/2009 Ryan Cunningham Gortin Dromore 03/03/2009 Martin McKenna Omagh Drumragh 03/03/2009 Eoin McCann Dromore Fintona 03/03/2009 Patrick Ryan Derrylaughan Derrytresk 03/03/2009 Ruairi Doherty Coalisland Stewartstown 03/03/2009 Oisín Gildernew Eglish Aghaloo 31/03/2009 Eoin McMullan Eglish Aghaloo 03/03/2009 Ruairi Maguire Omagh Killyman 19/03/2009 Peter Loughran Moy Killyman 19/03/2009 Martin Finlay Clann na ngael Glenelly 03/03/2009 Ciaran Quinn Ardboe Rock 03/03/2009 Christopher Carberry Eglish Killeeshil 19/03/2009 John McKeever Errigal Ciaran Killeeshil 19/03/2009 Paul McGirr Coalisland Dungannon 03/03/2009 Tiarnan McKay Eglish Dungannon 03/03/2009 Aidan McKillion Aghaloo Dungannon 11/04/2009 Conor Hasson Dungannon Donaghmore 03/03/2009 Adrian Duddy Drumragh Gortin 03/03/2009 Paul Mathers Omagh Drumragh 03/03/2009 John Barrett Omagh Drumragh 03/03/2009 Costin Mallon Fintona Omagh 19/03/2009 Dylan Taylor Dromore Omagh 19/03/2009 Kevin Barry Scullion Derrylaughan Brocagh 03/03/2009 Padhraic Cunningham Fintona Drumragh 19/03/2009 Mark Quinn Aghyaran Dregish 03/03/2009 Benny McElholm Killyclogher Drumquin 03/03/2009 Jonathan Patton Strabane Owen Roes 03/03/2009 SANCTIONS TO NORTH AMERICAN BOARD 2009 Name Club US Club Date Approved Seamus Murphy Pomeroy Armagh Notre Dame, Boston 14/05/2009 Patrick McGee Carrickmore Connemara Gaels, Boston 11/06/2009 Adrian Doyle Killeeshil Armagh Notre Dame, Boston 11/06/2009 Damien Burke Clonoe Armagh Notre Dame, Boston 25/06/2009 Connil Deeny Carrickmore Connemara Gaels, Boston 25/06/2009 Brendan O Donnell Donaghmore Armagh Notre Dame, Boston 25/06/2009 Seamus Harkin Glenelly Sean Treacy s, San Francisco 11/06/2009 Emmett Teague Clonoe Sean Treacy s, San Francisco 18/06/2009 Eamonn Hughes Clonoe Sean Treacy s, San Francisco 18/06/2009 Steven McNulty Clonoe Sean Treacy s, San Francisco 18/06/2009 Gareth Haughey Drumragh Sean Treacy s, San Francisco 18/06/2009 Stephen McCann Clonoe Young Ireland s, Philadelphia 18/06/2009 James McCann Donaghmore Ulster, San Francisco 18/06/2009 Patrick Doherty Donaghmore Ulster, San Francisco 18/06/2009 Padraig Laverty Moy Ulster, San Francisco 18/06/2009 Ryan McCrystal Carrickmore Connemara Gaels, Boston 18/06/2009 Stephen Donaghy Loughmacrory Wolfe Tones, Boston 18/06/2009 Micheal Gallagher Omagh Sean Treacy s, San Francisco 25/06/2009 Patrick Doris Clonoe Kevin Barry s, Philadelphia 01/07/

64 Patrick John Lavery Clonoe Kevin Barry s, Philadelphia 01/07/2009 Colm Brian Doris Clonoe Kevin Barry s, Philadelphia 25/06/2009 Marc Tierney Clogher Kevin Barry s, Philadelphia 25/06/2009 Sean Murphy Pomeroy Ulster, San Francisco 25/06/2009 Charlie Corcoran Pomeroy Ulster, San Francisco 25/06/2009 Seamus O Neill Derrytresk Young Ireland s, Philadelphia 01/07/2009 Matthew Murren Moy Young Ireland s, Philadelphia 01/07/2009 Cormac Arkinson Eskra Connemara Gaels, Boston 01/07/2009 Colin Harkin Tatttyreagh Connemara Gaels, Boston 01/07/2009 Eoin Rea Derrytresk Young Ireland s, Philadelphia 01/07/2009 Eugene Martin Ardboe Kevin Barry s, Philadelphia 01/07/2009 Pauric Laverty Moy Young Ireland s, Philadelphia Hugh Lynch Castlederg Celtic s. Pittsburgh 01/07/2009 Eunan Carlin Castlederg Celtic s. Pittsburgh 01/07/2009 Declan Conway Greencastle Celtic s. Pittsburgh 01/07/2009 Mark McGurk Kildress Wildgeese, Los Angeles 01/07/2009 Caolan Daly Eglish Four Provinces, Philadelphia 11/06/2009 Shane Mulgrew Donaghmore Four Provinces, Philadelphia 18/06/2009 SANCTIONS TO NEW YORK 2009 Name Home Club US Club Date Approved Shane Mulgrew Donaghmore Four Provinces, New York 18/06/2009 Caolan Daly Eglish Four Provinces, New York 18/06/2009 Gary Reilly Killeeshil Tyrone, New York 18/06/2009 Seamus Skeffington Killeeshil Tyrone, New York 18/06/2009 Patrick McMullan Killeeshil Tyrone, New York 18/06/2009 Shane McGonnell Killeeshil Cavan, New York 18/06/2009 Karl Kolbohm Rock Monaghan, New York 16/07/2009 SANCTIONS TO AUSTRALASIA 2009 Name Home Club Australian Club Date Received Paul Laverty Coalisland Sinn Fein, Melbourne 07/05/2009 Fearghal Quinn Dromore Sinn Fein, Melbourne 07/05/2009 Eoin McCusker Dromore Cormac McAnallen s, Sydney 07/05/2009 Fabian O Neill Dromore Cormac McAnallen s, Sydney 07/05/2009 Barry McCarron Dromore Cormac McAnallen s, Sydney 07/05/2009 Ciaran Shields Clogher Sinn Fein, Melbourne 07/05/2009 Leo Stewart Clogher Cormac McAnallen s, Sydney 07/05/2009 Justin Walsh Drumquin Sinn Fein, Melbourne 07/05/2009 Shane Connolly Drumquin Young Ireland s, Sydney 07/05/2009 Stephen McKenna Pomeroy Cormac McAnallen s, Sydney 07/05/2009 Ruairi Molloy Pomeroy Cormac McAnallen s, Sydney 07/05/2009 Nigel McCullagh Greencastle Cormac McAnallen s, Sydney 07/05/2009 Karl Logue Loughmacrory Cormac McAnallen s, Sydney 07/05/2009 Emmett Donaghy Loughmacrory Young Ireland s, Sydney 07/05/2009 Gerard Donaghy Loughmacrory Cormac McAnallen s, Sydney 07/05/2009 Shane Coyle Loughmacrory Wolfe Tone s, Melbourne 07/05/2009 Ryan Keenan Loughmacrory Cormac McAnallen s, Sydney 07/05/2009 Ciaran Ward Loughmacrory Cormac McAnallen s, Sydney 07/05/2009 Kevin Cullen Loughmacrory Cormac McAnallen s, Sydney 07/05/2009 Dwyer Jordan Eglish Cormac McAnallen s, Sydney 07/05/2009 Damian Jordan Eglish Cormac McAnallen s, Sydney 07/05/2009 Gary Daly Eglish Cormac McAnallen s, Sydney 07/05/2009 Steven Daly Eglish Cormac McAnallen s, Sydney 07/05/2009 Martin Hughes Cookstown Penrith Gaels, Sydney 07/05/2009 Dean McAleer Rock Penrith Gaels, Sydney 07/05/2009 Stephen Mullan Rock Penrith Gaels, Sydney 07/05/2009 Chris O Neill Moy Greenwood, Perth 07/05/2009 Kevin Nealon Tattyreagh Finbarr s, Perth 07/05/2009 Ciaran Harkin Tattyreagh Finbarr s, Perth 07/05/2009 Michael Hughes Carrickmore Western Shamrock s 07/05/2009 Christopher Donnelly Beragh Wolfe Tone s, Melbourne 07/05/2009 Conor Donnelly Beragh Cormac McAnallen s, Sydney 07/05/2009 Barry Brogan Gortin Cormac McAnallen s, Sydney 07/05/2009 Kevin Kearney Gortin Wolfe Tone s, Melbourne 07/05/2009 Kevin McGorman Errigal Ciaran Cormac McAnallen s, Sydney 07/05/2009 Conor McGarvey Errigal Ciaran Cormac McAnallen s, Sydney 07/05/2009 Cathal McCaffrey Eskra Cormac McAnallen s, Sydney 07/05/2009 Darren McSorley Aghyaran East Celts, Brisbane 04/06/2009 Stephen Monteith Fintona Sinn Fein, Melbourne 04/06/2009 John McElroy Carrickmore (H) Sinn Fein, Melbourne 04/06/2009 Michael Lennon Kildress East Celts, Brisbane 09/07/2009 Brian Corey Kildress Cormac McAnallen s, Sydney 31/08/2009 Eoin Bradley Killyclogher Cormac McAnallen s, Sydney 31/08/

65 Appendix 4 Annex 1 Championship Results 2009 SFC Ardboe 0.12 Moy 0.10 Pomeroy Donaghmore 1.02 Errigal Ciaran 0.13 Pomeroy Galbally 0.07 Kildress 0.05 Pomeroy Aghyaran 0.07 Killyclogher 2.06 Drumquin Loughmacrory 2.07 An Charraig Mhor 1.11 Galbally Coalisland 1.07 Dromore 0.10 Omagh Omagh 1.08 Eglish 2.03 Galbally Clonoe 0.06 Trillick 0.07 Killyclogher Replay Coalisland 0.06 Dromore 0.08 Dunmoyle Qtr Finals Dromore 1.06 Errigal Ciaran 0.09 Carrickmore Galbally 2.09 Killyclogher 1.15 Omagh Trillick 0.07 An Charraig Mhor 0.10 Omagh Ardboe 1.10 Omagh 2.06 Pomeroy Qtr Final Replay Dromore 1.07 Errigal Ciaran 0.07 Carrickmore Semi Finals Dromore 2.09 An Charraig Mhor 0.10 Omagh Ardboe 1.07 Killyclogher 0.09 Pomeroy Final Ardboe 1.13 Dromore 1.14 Winners: Dromore IFC Eskra 0.12 Clann na ngael 1.04 Greencastle Stewartstown 1.12 Killyman 1.10 Brackaville Pomeroy 0.07 Killeeshil 2.10 Galbally Derrylaughan 2.13 Rock 2.07 Coalisland Moortown 0.12 Edendork 0.12 Coalisland Strabane 1.08 Cookstown 0.12 Loughmacrory Augher 0.10 Gortin 0.12 Loughmacrory Urney 1.06 Greencastle 1.12 Newtownstewart Replay Moortown 1.12 Edendork 0.11 Dunmoyle Qtr Finals Stewartstown 1.11 Eskra 2.10 Carrickmore Greencastle 0.10 Moortown 1.07 Dungannon Gortin 1.09 Killeeshil 0.12 Pomeroy Cookstown 2.14 Derrylaughan 2.10 Dungannon Qtr Final Replays Greencastle 1.07 Moortown 0.09 Carrickmore Gortin 2.14 Kileeshil 2.05 Omagh Semi Finals Cookstown 2.08 Greencastle 0.06 Pomeroy Eskra 0.09 Gortin 1.10 Omagh Final Cookstown 2.07 Gortin 1.06 Winners: Cookstown JFC Prelim Rd Drumragh 0.06 Dungannon 0.08 Pomeroy 1 st Round Newtownstewart 2.09 ER O Neills 0.05 Strabane Tattyreagh 1.11 Fintona 0.17 Dromore Drumquin 1.13 Errigal Ciaran III 1.08 Dromore Brockagh 0.12 Aghaloo 0.09 Eglish Derrytresk 1.06 Clogher 1.07 Eglish Brackaville 0.19 Dregish 2.10 Carrickmore Castlederg 0.08 Beragh 0.05 Strabane Glenelly 1.08 Dungannon 0.11 Carrickmore 1 st Round Replay Glenelly 1.06 Dungannon 2.13 Loughmacrory Qtr Finals Clogher 0.10 Fintona 3.16 Trillick Brockagh 0.14 Castlederg 0.06 Eskra Dungannon 0.14 Brackaville 1.09 Eglish Drumquin 0.10 Newtownstewart 0.11 Aghyaran Semi Finals Fintona 1.09 Brockagh 2.11 Augher Dungannon 0.11 Newtownstewart 2.10 Augher Final Brockagh 0.11 Newtownstewart 2.08 Winners: Newtownstewart -65-

66 -66- Reserve Championships SFC Res 1 st Round Ardboe 3.14 Moy 1.02 Donaghmore 2.01 Errigal Ciaran 2.16 Galbally 0.03 Kildress 0.13 Aghyaran 1.13 Killyclogher 2.11 Loughmacrory 1.07 An Charraig Mhor 1.08 Coalisland 1.13 Dromore 2.17 Omagh 1.09 Eglish 1.17 Clonoe 5.16 Trillick 0.05 Qtr Finals Killyclogher 0.06 Carrickmore 0.08 Errigal Ciaran 1.19 Kildress 0.04 Clonoe 1.12 Ardboe 0.13 Eglish 1.06 Dromore 2.12 Semi Finals Carrickmore 4.06 Dromore 2.11 Errigal Ciaran 0.09 Clonoe 1.04 Final Errigal Ciaran 3.15 Carrickmore 1.08 Winners: Errigal Ciaran IFC Res 1 st Round Eskra 0.08 Clann na ngael 2.06 Stewartstown 1.07 Killyman 1.09 Pomeroy 4.11 Killeeshil 1.07 Derrylaughan 2.10 Rock 1.12 Moortown 2.09 Edendork 1.07 Strabane 2.10 Cookstown 0.08 Augher 1.12 Gortin 2.07 Urney 0.01 Greencastle 0.16 Qtr Finals Strabane 2.08 Clann na ngael 0.12 Moortown 3.09 Augher 2.16 Pomeroy 0.13 Greencastle 3.07 Killyman w/o Derrylaughan out Semi Finals. Greencastle 2.12 Killyman 2.13 Strabane 0.14 Augher 1.09 Final Strabane 3.16 Killyman 0.07 Winners: Strabane JFC Res Prelim Rd Dungannon 1.11 Drumragh st Round Newtownstewart 1.15 ER O Neills 2.11 Tattyreagh 0.15 Fintona 2.17 Drumquin 0.11 Errigal Ciaran III 0.09 Brockagh 0.15 Aghaloo 1.09 Derrytresk 1.13 Clogher 0.21 Brackaville 1.16 Dregish 0.04 Castlederg 1.12 Beragh 1.15 Glenelly 1.03 Dungannon 5316 Qtr Finals Beragh 1.05 Newtownstewart 1.02 Clogher 0.01 Dungannon 3.17 Brackaville 1.12 Tattyreagh 1.07 Brockagh 0.17 Drumquin 1.14 Qtr Final Replay Drumquin 2.11 Brockagh 1.09 Semi Finals Brackaville 3.08 Dungannon 2.08 Beragh 1.05 Drumquin 0.06 Final Brackaville 2.16 Beragh 1.03 Winners: Brackaville

67 O Neills ACFL Annex 2 Score P W D L F A Pts diff Errigal Ciaran An Charraig Mhor Ardboe Omagh Clonoe Galbally Dromore Coalisland Donaghmore Trillick Moy Kildress Killyclogher Aghyaran Loughmacrory Eglish O Neills acfl 1 Res Score P W D L F A Pts diff Errigal Ciaran An Charraig Mhor Dromore Clonoe Donaghmore Coalisland Ardboe Eglish Kildress Loughmacrory Galbally Killyclogher Trillick Omagh Aghyaran Moy O Neills acfl 2 Score P W D L F A Pts diff Cookstown Greencastle Derrylaughan Moortown Gortin Clann na ngael Pomeroy Eskra Edendork Urney Augher Strabane Stewartstown Killeeshil Rock Killyman O Neills acfl 2 Res Score P W D L F A Pts diff Strabane Greencastle Moortown Pomeroy Cookstown Derrylaughan Augher Edendork Gortin Eskra Clann na ngael Rock Stewartstown Killyman Killeeshil Urney

68 O Neills acfl 3 Score P W D L F A Pts diff Aghaloo Fintona Tattyreagh Brackaville Drumquin Errigal Ciaran III Brockagh Drumragh E R O Neills Dungannon Dregish Glenelly Newtownstewart Derrytresk Clogher Beragh Castlederg O Neills acfl 3 RES Score P W D L F A Pts diff Dungannon Brackaville Errigal Ciaran III Tattyreagh Fintona Dregish E R O Neills Beragh Brockagh Aghaloo Glenelly Clogher Newtownstewart Drumragh Derrytresk Drumquin Castlederg Annex 3 U21 Fixtures Grade 1 QTR FINALS Wed 5 th August Coalisland v Augher Errigal Ciaran v Derrylaughan Clonoe v An Charraig Mhor Omagh v Moortown SEMI FINALS Tue 18 th August Clonoe v Omagh Coalisland v Errigal Ciaran FINAL September Omagh v Errigal Ciaran Grade 2 SEMI FINALS Tues 11 th August Greencastle v Loughmacrory Gortin v Pomeroy FINAL 25 th October Gortin v Greencastle Grade 3 QTR FINALS Wed 5 th August ER O Neills v Aghyaran Derrytresk v Castlederg w/o dnf. Brackaville v Beragh Fintona v Tattyreagh SEMI FINALS 18 th August Derrytresk v Tattyreagh Tattyreagh v Aghaloo FINAL 26 th October Aghyaran v Brackaville FINAL REPLAY 8 th November Aghyaran v Brackaville Jim Devlin Senior League Cup 2009 QTR Finals An Charraig Mhor v Aghyaran w/o dnf. Coalisland v Ardboe dnf w/o Clonoe v Eglish Bye: Omagh Semi Finals Omagh v Clonoe An Charraig Mhor v Ardboe Final Clonoe v An Charraig Mhor Winners: TBC in 2009 Jim Devlin Intermediate League Cup 2009 QTR Finals Killyman v Cookstown Pomeroy v Moortown , Replay: Strabane v Killeeshil w/o dnf Greencastle v Clann na ngael Semi Finals Strabane v Killyman w/o dnf. Moortown v Greencastle Final Strabane v Greencastle Joe McGarrity Junior League Cup 2009 QTR Finals Brackaville v Tattyreagh Castlederg v Drumragh , Replay: Newtownstewart v ER O Neills Fintona v Derrytresk Semi Finals Brackaville v Drumragh ER O Neills v Derrytresk Final Derrytresk v Brackaville

69 Youth Football Roll of Honour 2009 Minor Grade 1 Championship Winners Omagh; Runners Up Kildress League Winners Omagh; Runners Up An Charraig Mhór Grade 2 Championship Winners Donaghmore; Runners Up Greencastle League Winners Donaghmore; Runners Up Pomeroy Grade 3 Championship Winners Eskra; Runners Up Drumragh League Winners Aghyaran; Runners Up Glenelly U-16 Grade 1 Championship Winners Omagh; Runners Up Cookstown League Winners Omagh; Runners Up Naomh Mhuire Grade 2 Championship Winners Ardboe; Runners Up Loughmacrory League Winners Loughmacrory; Runners Up Donaghmore Grade 3 Championship Winners Eskra; Runners Up Drumragh League Winners Eskra; Runners Up Rock Grade 4 Championship Winners Gortin; Runners Up Clann Na ngael League Winners Killeeshil; Runners Up Brocagh Minor Football Roll of Honour 2009 Grade 1 Championship Winners Omagh; Runners Up Kildress League Winners Omagh; Runners Up An Charraig Mhór Grade 2 Championship Winners Donaghmore; Runners Up Greencastle League Winners Donaghmore; Runners Up Pomeroy Grade 3 Championship Winners Eskra; Runners Up Drumragh League Winners Aghyaran; Runners Up Glenelly Minor Grade 1 Carrickmore St Colmcille s 1-8 Omagh St Enda s 1-10 Minor Football League Grade 1A TEAM Pld Won Draw Lost For Against Diff Points Naomh Mhuire Clonoe O`Rahilly s Eglish St Patrick s Coalisland Fianna Dungannon Thomas Clarkes Cookstown Fr Rocks Moortown St Malachy s Brackaville Owen Roes Minor Football League Grade 1B TEAM Pld Won Draw Lost For Against Diff Points Carrickmore St Colmcille s Omagh St Enda s Errigal Ciaran Kildress Wolfe Tones Strabane Sigersons Augher St Macartan s Dromore St Dympna s MFC Grade 1 Final Omagh St Enda s 0-16 Kildress Wolfe Tones 1-10 MFC Grade 1 Semi-Final Coalisland Fianna 0-7 Kildress Wolfe Tones 0-9 Carrickmore St Colmcille s 2-6 Omagh St Enda s 2-15 MFC Grade 1 Quarter Final Cappagh Gaels 0-7 Omagh St Enda s 0-12 Carrickmore St Colmcille s 2-11 Augher St Macartan s 1-3 Kildress Wolfe Tones 0-12 Dromore St Dympna s 1-6 Annex 4 Coalisland Fianna 1-11 Clonoe O`Rahilly s

70 MFC Grade 1 Preliminary Round Dromore St Dympna s 1-11 Eglish St Patrick s 1-10 Cappagh Gaels 1-11 Dungannon Thomas Clarkes 0-6 Kildress Wolfe Tones 3-11 Strabane Sigersons 1-7 Naomh Mhuire 2-11 Carrickmore St Colmcille s 3-11 Errigal Ciaran 0-9 Augher St Macartan s 1-13 Moortown St Malachy s 0-6 Omagh St Enda s 3-13 Coalisland Fianna 1-13 Cookstown Fr Rocks 0-7 Clonoe O`Rahilly s 4-12 Brackaville Owen Roes 0-8 Minor Grade 2 MFL Grade 2 Final Donaghmore St Patrick s 4-5 Pomeroy Plunketts 0-9 Minor Football League Grade 2A TEAM Pld Won Draw Lost For Against Diff Points Donaghmore St Patrick s Stewartstown Harps Derrytresk Fir achnoic Ardboe O`Donovan Rossa Moy Tír na nóg Derrylaughan Kevin Barry s Galbally Pearses Killeeshil St Mary s Minor Football League Grade 2B TEAM Pld Won Draw Lost For Against Diff Points Greencastle St Patrick s Pomeroy Plunketts Rock St Patrick s Beragh Red Knights Newtownstewart St Eugene s Tattyreagh St Patrick s Fintona Na Piarsaigh Urney St Colmcille s MFC Grade 2 Final Replay Donaghmore St Patrick s 0-7 Greencastle St Patrick s 0-6 MFC Grade 2 Final Greencastle St Patrick s 0-10 Donaghmore St Patrick s 0-10 MFC Grade 2 Semi Finals Donaghmore St Patrick s 1-11 Stewartstown Harps 0-8 Rock St Patrick s 1-3 Greencastle St Patrick s 2-15 MFC Grade 2 Quarter Finals Rock St Patrick s 1-10 Galbally Pearses 0-11 Newtownstewart St Eugene s 1-5 Greencastle St Patrick s 3-13 Donaghmore St Patrick s 3-5 Derrytresk Fir achnoic 0-8 Beragh Red Knights 1-14 Stewartstown Harps 3-12 MFC Grade 2 Preliminary Round Greencastle St Patrick s 3-14 Fintona Na Piarsaigh 0-3 Rock St Patrick s 0-10 Pomeroy Plunketts

71 Minor Grade 3 Donaghmore St Patrick s 3-11 Tattyreagh St Patrick s 0-7 Urney St Colmcille s 1-7 Derrytresk Fir achnoic 3-13 Killeeshil St Mary s 0-5 Beragh Red Knights 2-9 Galbally Pearses 2-11 Derrylaughan Kevin Barry s 0-11 Newtownstewart St Eugene s 5-4 Ardboe O`Donovan Rossa 2-5 Stewartstown Harps 1-14 v Moy Tír na nóg 0-11 MFL Grade 3 Final Aghyaran St Davog s 1-11 Glenelly St Joseph s 0-9 Minor Football League Grade 3A TEAM Pld Won Draw Lost For Against Diff Points Brocagh Emmett s Eskra Emmett s Loughmacrory St Teresa s Glenelly St Joseph s Aghaloo O`Neill s Drumragh Sarsfield s Clogher Eire Óg Minor Football League Grade 3B TEAM Pld Won Draw Lost For Against Diff Points Trillick St Macartan s Aghyaran St Davog s Clann na Gael Gortin St Patrick s Michael Cusack s Castlederg St Eugene s Owen Roe O`Neill s MFC Grade 3 Final Eskra Emmetts 2-13 Drumragh Sarsfields 0-7 MFC Grade 3 Semi-Finals Aghyaran St Davog s 1-9 Eskra Emmetts 1-10 Drumragh Sarsfields 1-12 Loughmacrory St Teresa s 0-10 MFC Grade 3 Quarter Finals Aghyaran St Davog s W/O Aghaloo O`Neill s - Drumragh Sarsfield s 4-11 Brockagh Emmett s 4-7 Gortin St Patrick s 1-10 Loughmacrory St Teresa s 3-8 Eskra Emmetts 3-9 Clann na Gael 1-13 MFC Grade 3 Preliminary Round Clann na Gael Clogher Eire Óg 1-5 Aghyaran St Davog s 1-11 Trillick St Macartan s 1-8 Brockagh Emmett s 3-8 Michael Cusack s 1-11 Castlederg St Eugene s 2-6 Aghaloo O`Neill s 3-4 Owen Roe O`Neill s 1-9 Drumragh Sarsfield s 1-10 Loughmacrory St Teresa s 4-7 Glenelly St Joseph s

72 U-16 Football Roll of Honour 2009 Grade 1 Championship Winners Omagh League Winners Omagh Grade 2 Championship Winners Ardboe League Winners Loughmacrory Grade 3 Championship Winners Eskra League Winners Eskra Grade 4 Championship Winners Gortin League Winners Killeeshil Runners Up Cookstown Runners Up Naomh Mhuire Runners Up Loughmacrory Runners Up Donaghmore Runners Up Drumragh Runners Up Rock Runners Up Clann Na ngael Runners Up Brocagh U-16 Grade 1 U-16 FL Grade 1 Final Omagh St Enda s 1-13 Naomh Mhuire 0-10 U-16 FL Grade 1A TEAM Pld Won Draw Lost For Against Diff Points Naomh Mhuire Clonoe O`Rahilly s Cookstown FrRocks Dungannon Thomas Clarkes Errigal Ciaran Kildress Wolfe Tones U-16 FL Grade 1B TEAM Pld Won Draw Lost For Against Diff Points Omagh St Enda s Strabane Sigersons Dromore St Dympna s Pomeroy Plunketts Carrickmore St Colmcille s Cappagh Tyrone U16 Grade 1 Football Championship 2009 U-16 FC Grade 1 Final Replay Cookstown Fr Rocks 1-5 Omagh St Enda s 4-19 U-16 FC Grade 1 Final Cookstown Fr Rocks 1-11 Omagh St Enda s 1-11 U-16 FC Grade 1 Semi Final Omagh St Enda s 1-11 Naomh Mhuire 1-8 Clonoe O`Rahilly s 2-11 Cookstown Fr Rocks 4-7 U-16 FC Grade 1 Quarter Final Errigal Ciaran 1-14 Clonoe O`Rahilly s 1-15 Strabane Shamrocks Hurling 0-4 Omagh St Enda s 1-17 Dromore St Dympna s 2-11 Naomh Mhuire 2-12 Dungannon Thomas Clarkes 2-12 Cookstown Fr Rocks

73 U-16 FL Grade 2A U-16 FC Grade 1 Preliminary Round Dromore St Dympna s 3-19 Kildress Wolfe Tones 1-4 Omagh St Enda s 1-14 Pomeroy Plunketts 1-5 Cappagh Gaels 1-7 Errigal Ciaran 3-5 Carrickmore St Cookstown Fr Rocks Colmcille s U-16 Grade 2 U-16 FL Grade 2 Final Loughmacrory St Teresa s 0-13 Donaghmore St Patrick s 1-7 TEAM Pld Won Draw Lost For Against Diff Points Stewartstown Harps Donaghmore St Patrick s Eglish St Patrick s Ardboe O`Donovan Rossa Coalisland Fianna Derrylaughan Kevin Barry s U-16 FL Grade 2B TEAM Pld Won Draw Lost For Against Diff Points Loughmacrory St Teresa s Newtownstewart St Eugene s Beragh Red Knights Galbally Pearse s Greencastle St Patrick s Augher St Macartan s Tyrone U16 Grade 2 Football Championship 2009 U-16 FC Grade 2 Final Loughmacrory St Teresa s 0-5 Ardboe O`Donovan Rossa 2-5 U-16 FC Grade 2 Semi Final Ardboe O`Donovan Rossa 2-11 Eglish St Patrick s 0-9 U-16 FC Grade 2 Semi Final Loughmacrory St Teresa s 0-16 Galbally Pearses 1-8 Newtownstewart St Eugene s 0-8 Eglish St Patrick s 0-11 U-16 FC Grade 2 Quarter Final Greencastle St Patrick s 1-7 Ardboe O`Donovan Rossa 4-13 Loughmacrory St Teresa s 4-11 Stewartstown Harps 3-9 Galbally Pearses 3-20 Augher St Macartan s 0-5 Eglish St Patrick s 1-10 Newtownstewart St Eugene s 1-10 U-16 FC Grade 2 Preliminary Round Loughmacrory St Teresa s 0-15 Donaghmore St Patrick s 3-4 Ardboe O`Donovan Rossa 1-17 Derrylaughan Kevin Barry s 2-12 Beragh Red Knights 0-4 Galbally Pearses 4-9 Stewartstown Harps 3-15 Coalisland Fianna 2-11 U-16 Grade 3 U-16 FL Grade 3 Final Eskra Emmett s 1-13 Rock St Patrick s

74 U-16 FL Grade 3A TEAM Pld Won Draw Lost For Against Diff Points Brackaville Owen Roes Eskra Emmett s Rock St Patrick s Moortown St Malachy s Aghaloo O`Neill s Clogher Eire Óg U-16 FL Grade 3B TEAM Pld Won Draw Lost For Against Diff Points Drumragh Sarsfield s Trillick St Macartan s Glenelly St Joseph s Aghyaran St Davog s Owen Roe O`Neill s Tattyreagh St Patrick s Tyrone U16 Grade 3 Football Championship 2009 U-16 FL Grade 4A U-16 FC Grade 3 Final Eskra Emmetts 2-10 Drumragh Sarsfields 1-4 U-16 FC Grade 3 Semi Finals Rock St Patrick s 3-13 Eskra Emmetts 7-12 Drumragh Sarsfield s 4-13 Brackaville Owen Roes 3-10 U-16 FC Grade 3 Quarter Finals Drumragh Sarsfield s 2-17 Aghaloo O`Neill s 2-4 Rock St Patrick s 5-14 Moortown St Malachy s 4-5 Glenelly St Joseph s 3-7 Eskra Emmetts 3-8 Tattyreagh St Patrick s 1-7 Brackaville Owen Roes 9-12 U-16 FC Grade 3 Preliminary Round Moortown St Malachy s 6-16 Clogher Eire Óg 0-8 Glenelly St Joseph s 2-7 Aghyaran St Davog s 0-8 Trillick St Macartan s 3-8 Drumragh Sarsfield s 5-10 Owen Roe O`Neill s 2-4 Eskra Emmett s U-16 Grade 4 U-16 FL Grade 4 Final Brockagh Emmetts 0-11 Killeeshil St Mary s 5-10 TEAM Pld Won Draw Lost For Against Diff Points Killeeshil St Mary s Brockagh Emmetts Moy Tír na nóg Derrytresk Fir achnoic Fintona Na Piarsaigh U-16 FL Grade 4B TEAM Pld Won Draw Lost For Against Diff Points Urney St Colmcille s Castlederg St Eugene s Clann na Gael Omagh St Enda s Michael Cusacks Gortin St Patrick s

75 Tyrone U16 Grade 4 Football Championship 2009 U-16 FC Grade 4 Final Gortin St Patrick s 0-17 Clann na Gael 1-11 U-16 FC Grade 4 Semi Final Clann na Gael 2-11 Derrytresk Fir achnoic 0-9 Castlederg St Eugene s 1-7 Gortin St Patrick s 2-8 U-16 FC Grade 4 Quarter Final Derrytresk Fir achnoic 0-13 Moy Tír na nóg 1-9 Killeeshil St Mary s 5-7 Castlederg St Eugene s 3-14 Omagh St Enda s 1-9 Gortin St Patrick s 1-13 Brockagh Emmetts 0-8 Clann na Gael 1-13 U-16 FC Grade 4 Preliminary Round Michael Cusack s 1-5 Gortin St Patrick s 4-7 Fintona Na Piarsaigh 1-12 Derrytresk Fir achnoic 7-8 Castlederg St Eugene s 7-10 Urney St Colmcille s 5-7 Óg Sport (U-15) 2009 Óg Sport Finals Grade 1 P W D L Pts Naomh Mhuire Omagh Ardboe Cappagh Grade 1 Results N/Mhuire 3.10 Ardboe 2.06 Omagh 3.11 Cappagh 2.08 N/Mhuire 4.08 Omagh 3.04 Ardboe 8.04 Cappagh 2.12 Ardboe 8.01 Omagh 8.10 N/Mhuire 3.13 Cappagh 2.10 Naomh Mhuire Grade 1 winners Grade 2 P W D L Pts Clogher Derrytresk Drumragh Owen Roe s Grade 2 Results Clogher 5.06 Derrytresk 5.03 Drumragh 0.09 Owen Roes 1.06 Clogher 6.05 Drumragh 3.09 Derrytresk 4.05 Owen Roes 2.10 Derrytresk 5.07 Drumragh 3.06 Clogher 8.05 Owen Roes 2.09 Clogher Grade 2 winners Feile Peile Na nog (U-14) 2009 Grade 1 Semi Finals Ardboe 2-07 Donaghmore 0-02 Eglish 0-04 Omagh 2-05 Final Ardboe 0-03 Omagh 1-05 (Match Ref-Michael McCann, Beragh) Grade 1 winners - Omagh Grade 2 Semi Finals Newtownstewart 0-02 Derrylaughan 4-03 Clogher 3-02 Kildress 4-05 Final Kildress 2-08 Derrylaughan 3-06 (Match Ref-Niall Corrigan, Galbally) Grade 2 Feile winners 2009 Derrylaughan Grade 2 Feile winners 2009 Derrylaughan U-14 Football Roll of Honour 2009 Grade 1 Feile Winners Omagh Runners Up Cookstown Championship Winners Errigal Ciaran Runners Up Cookstown League Winners Omagh Runners Up Donaghmore Grade 2 Championship Winners Trillick Runners Up Galbally League Winners Galbally Runners Up Pomeroy Grade 3 Championship Winners Stewartstown Runners Up Eglish League Winners Stewartstown Runners Up Ardboe Grade 4 Championship Winners Aghaloo Runners Up Brackaville League Winners Aghaloo Runners Up Brackaville -75-

76 U-14 Grade 1 U-14 FL Grade 1 Final Ardboe 3-12 Omagh 2-7 U-14 FL Grade 1 Table U-14 Grade 1 Football Championship 2009 Preliminary Round Clonoe 4-4 Coalisland 8-6 Errigal Ciaran 8-12 Cookstown 3-2 Naomh Mhuire 2-19 Strabane 7-2 (AET) Cappagh 1-11 An Charraig Mhór 2-5 Quarter Final Errigal Ciaran 1-5 Omagh 2-10 Coalisland 2-14 Dromore 2-5 Cappagh 3-11 Naomh Mhuire 2-7 Ardboe 3-8 Donaghmore 3-15 Semi Finals Donaghmore 4-8 Omagh 2-4 Coalisland 0-4 Cappagh 4-14 U-14 Grade 1 Football Final Donaghmore 4-7 Cappagh 1-11 U-14 Grade 2 U-14 FL Grade 2 Final Pomeroy 0-11 Eglish 2-11 U-14 Grade 2 Football League 2009 U-14 Grade 2 Football Championship 2009 Preliminary Round Eglish 7-12 Pomeroy 5-5 (AET) Greencastle 3-6 Stewartstown 6-7 Owen Roe s 5-9 Fintona 5-15 Trillick 8-12 Aghyaran 4-6 Quarter Final Dungannon 2-3 Loughmacrory 3-20 Stewartstown 3-11 Eglish 4-7 Fintona 6-12 Beragh 0-8 Galbally 4-7 Trillick 6-7 Semi Finals Trillick 1-9 Fintona 7-11 Stewartstown 4-8 Loughmacrory 4-9 U-14 FC Grade 2 Final Fintona 3-9 Loughmacrory 2-10 U-14 Grade 3 U-14 FL Grade 3 Final Kildress 3-6 Derrylaughan 1-14 U-14 Grade 3 Football League U-14 Grade 3 Football Championship 2009 Preliminary Round Drumragh Castlederg 2-6 Aghaloo 4-7 Clogher 3-14 Moy 7-10 Moortown 2-2 Kildress 3-18 Gortin 4-2 Quarter Finals Newtownstewart 6-9 Augher 4-6 Kildress 3-4 Derrylaughan 8-15 Killeeshil 0-8 Clogher 4-12 Drumragh 3-7 Moy 5-12 Semi Finals Clogher 5-12 Moy 2-7 Derrylaughan 3-4 Newtownstewart 0-6 U-14 Grade 3 Football Championship Final Clogher 1-5 Derrylaughan 5-11 Grade 1 A Team P W D L Pts Donaghmore Ardboe Clonoe Coalisland Naomh Mhuire Cookstown Grade 1 B Team P W D L Pts Omagh Cappagh Errigal Ciaran Strabane An Charraig Mhór Dromore Grade 2 A Team P W D L Pts Stewartstown Pomeroy Eglish Galbally Greencastle Dungannon Grade 2 B Team P W D L Pts Loughmacrory Fintona Trillick Owen Roe s Aghyaran Beragh Grade 3 A Team P W D L Pts Kildress Derrylaughan Moy Aghaloo Killeeshil Moortown Grade 3 B Team P W D L Pts Newtownstewart Clogher Gortin Drumragh Augher Castlederg

77 U-14 FL Grade 4 U-14 FL Grade 4 Final Glenelly 1-9 Tattyreagh 5-8 U-14 Grade 4 Football League 2009 U-14 Grade 4 Football Championship 2009 Preliminary Round Michael Cusack s 0-8 Omagh B 2-14 Derrytresk 0-7 Rock 2-10 Tattyreagh 2-6 Brackaville 2-6 Replay Brackaville 10-9 Tattyreagh 4-10 Quarter Final Urney 3-7 Clann Na ngael 3-6 Glenelly 8-15 Rock 5-4 Eskra 3-8 Brocagh 2-12 Brackaville 7-3 Omagh B 1-8 Semi Finals Brackaville 9-6 Brocagh 6-12 Urney 5-3 Glenelly 4-8 U-14 Grade 4 Football Championship Final Glenelly 0-7 Brackaville 1-9 Grade 4 A Team P W D L Pts Brackaville Brocagh Eskra Rock Derrytresk Grade 4 B Team P W D L Pts Tattyreagh Glenelly Clann Na ngael Urney Omagh B Michael Cusack s U-13 FL Roll of Honour 2009 Grade 1 grade 2 Winners Galbally Runners Up Omagh Winners Ardboe Runners Up Trillick Grade 3 grade 4 Winners Loughmacrory Runners Up Stewartstown Winners Gortin Runners Up Brackaville U-13 FL Grade 1 Galbally Pearses 2-7 Omagh St Enda s 2-6 U-13 FL Grade 1A TEAM Pld Won Draw Lost For Against Diff Points Coalisland Fianna Naomh Mhuire Ardboe O`Donovan Rossa Clonoe O`Rahilly s Cookstown Fr Rock s Donaghmore St Patrick s U-13 FL Grade 1B TEAM Pld Won Draw Lost For Against Diff Points Galbally Pearse s Errigal Ciaran Omagh St Enda s Cappagh Gaels Dromore St Dympna s Carrickmore St Colmcille s U-13 FL Grade 2 Eglish St Patrick s 3-8 Stewartstown Harps 1-9 U-13 FL Grade 2A TEAM Pld Won Draw Lost For Against Diff Points Stewartstown Harps Eglish St Patrick s Moortown St Malachy s Dungannon Thomas Clarkes Derrylaughan Kevin Barry s Kildress Wolfe Tones

78 U-13 FL Grade 2B TEAM Pld Won Draw Lost For Against Diff Points Trillick St Macartan s Pomeroy Plunkett s Fintona Na Piarsaigh Greencastle St Patrick s Loughmacrory St Teresa s Strabane Sigerson s U-13 FL Grade 3 Newtownstewart St Eugene s 4-4 Owen Roe O`Neill s 2-5 U-13 FL Grade 3A TEAM Pld Won Draw Lost For Against Diff Points Beragh Red Knights Moy Tír na nóg Augher St Macartan s Clogher Eire Óg Killeeshil St Mary s U-13 FL Grade 3B TEAM Pld Won Draw Lost For Against Diff Points Newtownstewart St Eugene s Owen Roe O`Neill s Aghyaran St Davog s Castlederg St Eugene s Drumragh Sarsfield s U-13 FL Grade 4 Gortin St Patrick s 3-5 Glenelly St Joseph s 5-17 U-13 FL Grade 4A TEAM Pld Won Draw Lost For Against Diff Points Gortin St Patrick s Eskra Emmett s Aghaloo O`Neill s Brackaville Owen Roes Rock St Patrick s U-13 FL Grade 4B TEAM Pld Won Draw Lost For Against Diff Points Glenelly St Joseph s Tattyreagh St Patrick s Urney St Colmcille s Omagh St Enda s Clann na Gael Michael Cusack s

79 U8s CLUB HURLING REPORT Review of Hurling GO Games Blitzes Date Host Club No of Participating Clubs 5 th July Shamrocks Cancelled 8 th August Naomh Colum Cille NCC, Eoghan Ruadh (2 Teams) 4 th September Eoghan Ruadh Cancelled 25 th September Éire Óg Annex 5 U10s U12s Date Host Club No of Participating Clubs 3 rd July Eoghan Ruadh Éire Óg, N.C.C, Eoghan Ruadh 25 th July Shamrocks Shamrocks, NCC, Eoghan Ruadh 29 th August Naomh Colum Cille NCC(2 Teams), Naomh Eoin, Greencastle, Eoghan Ruadh (2 Teams) 19 th September Naomh Eoin Eoghan Ruadh, Cappagh, Omagh, Namh Eoin, NCC Omagh Nothing was organised Date Host Club No of Participating Clubs 27 th June Cappagh Gaels Cappagh, Éire Óg, NCC, Eoghan Ruadh, Beragh 1 st August Naomh Colum Cille NCC(2 Teams), Éire Óg 29 th August Eoghan Ruadh No Pitch - Waterlogged 5 th September Beragh Beragh, Cappagh 13 th October Naomh Eoin Additional Blitzes Age Group Date Host Club No of Participating Clubs P5/6/7 23/2/09 NCC 8 primary schools in Indoor competition in Clonoe Hall P6-7 23/9/09 am NCC: Blitz took place in MUSA in conjunction with Conradh na Gaeilge and Approx 6 Gaelscoils in Tir Eoghain Cookstown Council P6-7 23/6/09 pm NCC Outdoor competition among 4 schools Again thank you to the clubs who hosted and took part in these blitzes. U14 Championship: A very eventful championship began on 4 th June with a much fancied Eoghan Ruadh team being defeated by a resurgent Shamrocks team; a strong favourite Éire Óg team being defeated by a stronger Naomh Colmcille side, and with Cappagh Gaels being awarded their game against Craobh Ruadh. In the semi final Shamrocks defeated Naomh Colum Cille to set up a final game against Cappagh Gaels which ended with Shamrocks winning on a score of 4-02 to Championship winners: Na Seamrogai.e U Tyrone U14 Hurling League Team P W D L Pts Dungannon Eoghan Ruadh Na Seamrógaí Charraig Mhór Éire Óg Naomh Colm Cille Ceapach Gaels Craobh Rua

80 Some excellent skill was on display from all teams throughout the season and this can only bode well for the future. League winners: Eoghan Ruadh Tyrone Feile na ngael: Played in Carrickmore on Saturday 11 April and for the first time in years a total of 7 teams took part. After some entertaining hurling Eoghan Ruadh and Naomh Colum Cille emerged to contest the final; a very sporting and highly skilled game from both teams resulted in Eoghan Ruadh emerging as winners and going on to represent Tyrone in Laois. Craobh Ruadh and Cappagh Gaels contested the shield final, with Craobh Ruadh emerging winners on a scoreline of 2-1 to 2-0. Feile winners: Eoghan Ruadh U16 Championship: Once again Eoghan Ruadh and Éire Óg contested the final which was played on an ideal night for hurling, in Derrytresk. After a pulsating game of hurling with some fine scores from both sides, Eoghan Ruadh emerged as winners. Championship winners: Eoghan Ruadh Tyrone U16 Hurling League Team P W D L Pts Dungannon Eoghan Ruadh Naomh Colm Cille Na Seamrógaí An Charraig Mhór Éire Óg Ceapach Gaels Craobh Rua League winners: Eoghan Ruadh Minor League A league play-off was needed between Éire Óg and Eoghan Ruadh, eventually played on 15 November. Éire Óg winning 1-16 to 3-4 and completing the Minor double. Minor Championship After a highly entertaining game at Cloghog a stronger Naomh Colmcille team progressed to meet Éire Óg in the final. After 60minutes of highly entertaining hurling the game ended in a draw, with Éire Óg winning the replay thus going on to claim a record 12 minor championship wins in a row. Championship winners: Éire Óg. Tyrone Senior Hurling League Pld Won Draw Lost For Against Diff Points St Colmcille Carrickmore Éire Óg Strabane Shamrocks Hurling Owen Roe O`Neill's Carrickmore Éire Óg Cappagh Gaels League winners: Éire Óg, beating Naomh ColumCille 2-8 to 2-7 in the final Tyrone SHC In 2009, the HC was again played on a round robin basis. The finalists for the junior and senior finals were decided, with Naomh Colmcille and Eire Og B contesting the junior final and Éire Óg A and Eoghan Ruadh contesting the senior final. The games were played in Greencastle and after 2 highly charged but very competitive finals Naomh Colmcille and Eoghan Ruadh emerged as winners. Junior winners: Naomh Colmcille. Senior winners: Eoghan Ruadh. -80-

81 Annex 6 Referees Over 850 games have taken place in 2009 in adult football (includes U21). 78 referees indicated their intention to referee at adult level when the season started in April, an increase of 13 referees from 12 months previous. The 13 referees, all new recruits, refereed 97 Adult Reserve League games and ran the line at reserve k/o and cup games on 13 occasions. 8 of the 13 progressed up the ladder from Division 3 Reserve to Division 1. New referees pulled out of appointments on 10 occasions in total representing a 90% success rate. Of our established referees (65) the pull outs for the season (League Football) totalled 70, representing an 87.5% success rate (3.5% drop on last season). The average pull out per round of League Fixtures from April to end of June was 4 per week, this figure rose to 6 during July and August. Non-availability of referees for varying reasons was on average 5 for April to end of June and 8 during July and August. Referees failing to turn up to appointments numbered 4 and remained the same as last season. A footnote worth recording is the only down side which remains, ie, too many referees pull out of Youth games. For example, over the 10 rounds of the u16 FL there were 7 to 8 match referees reappointed in each round. In my opinion this is why all referees do not do the same amount of games, and how the referees who actually turn up week in week out end up with a big number of games refereed. -81-

82 Annex 7 DISCIPLINE ADULT: CAT 1 CAT 2 CAT 3 CAT 4 OFFICIAL: CAT 1A CAT 2A CAT 3A CAT 4A YOUTH: CAT 1 CAT 2 CAT 3 CAT 4 MAR MAR MAR 3 5 APR APR 2 1 APRIL Spectators 8 wks (1) MAY MAY 1 MAY JUN JUN 6 1 JUNE weeks (1) player 48wks (1) JULY JUL 1 JULY 9 7 AUG AUG 2 2 AUG wks (1) SEPT SEPT 1 SEPT OCT OCT 2 1 OCT Supporters NOV NOV NOV -82-

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84 Coiste Thír Eoghain 2009 Intermediate Football Champions - Fr. Rock's, Cookstown Junior Football Champions - St. Eugene's, Newtownstewart Junior Hurling Champions - Naomh Colum Cille Minor Football Champions - St. Enda's, Omagh Senior Hurling Champions - Eoghan Ruadh, Dungannon Senior Football Champions - St. Dympha's, Dromore Tyrone Minor Football Team Tyrone Senior Hurling Panel Tyrone Senior Football Panel Tyrone U21 Football Panel t f: